I85 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190204
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 82 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 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I85 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR carry?
About 54,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns I85 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.