US74 Ebl over I85 Nbl
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1303 · Structure no. 000000000710086
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Ebl over I85 Nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over I85 Nbl 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Ebl over I85 Nbl built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Ebl over I85 Nbl 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US74 Ebl over I85 Nbl carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 Ebl over I85 Nbl?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Ebl over I85 Nbl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.