US Bridges

US74 Ebl Ramp over I85

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000000710313

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
532 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl Ramp over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl Ramp over I85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 532 ft (162.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Ebl Ramp
CrossesI85
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US29
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24227, -81.30911
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length532 ft (162.1 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US74 Ebl Ramp over I85 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Ebl Ramp 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 US74 Ebl Ramp over I85 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl Ramp over I85?

The structure is 532 ft (162.1 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl Ramp over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.