I85 over US321
GoodGaston County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000000710120
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 341 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over US321 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 over US321 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,000 by 2040. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 over US321 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I85 over US321 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I85 over US321 carry?
About 117,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 over US321?
The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns I85 over US321?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.