US Bridges

I85/US29 Sbl over US74 Ebl

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1118 · Structure no. 000000000710053

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85/US29 Sbl over US74 Ebl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85/US29 Sbl over US74 Ebl in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,000 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI85/US29 Sbl
CrossesUS74 Ebl
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1118
RouteInterstate 85
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24371, -81.30867
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2020)
Projected traffic88,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I85/US29 Sbl over US74 Ebl built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85/US29 Sbl over US74 Ebl 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 I85/US29 Sbl over US74 Ebl carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85/US29 Sbl over US74 Ebl?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I85/US29 Sbl over US74 Ebl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.