US Bridges

I85 over SR1914

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.18 Mi. W. Jct. SR1641 · Structure no. 000000001190071

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 over SR1914 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 over SR1914 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 109,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85
CrossesSR1914
Location1.18 Mi. W. Jct. SR1641
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.24513, -80.95878
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,000 (2022)
Projected traffic218,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 over SR1914 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 over SR1914 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I85 over SR1914 carry?

About 109,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 over SR1914?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns I85 over SR1914?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.