US Bridges

I85 Ramp over I85 Bus

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000000810879

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Ramp over I85 Bus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Ramp over I85 Bus in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI85 Ramp
CrossesI85 Bus
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. I85
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.007, -79.84791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2019)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I85 Ramp over I85 Bus built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 Ramp over I85 Bus 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does I85 Ramp over I85 Bus carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 Ramp over I85 Bus?

The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Ramp over I85 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.