US Bridges

SR1118 over I85

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000000710039

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1118 over I85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1118 over I85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1118
CrossesI85
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. US74
RouteState Highway 1118
Coordinates35.23718, -81.31373
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2012)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1118 over I85 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1118 over I85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1118 over I85 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1118 over I85?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1118 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.