US Bridges

Rozzells Ferry Rd. over I85

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.17 Mi. W. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190216

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
386 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rozzells Ferry Rd. over I85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rozzells Ferry Rd. over I85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRozzells Ferry Rd.
CrossesI85
Location0.17 Mi. W. Jct. NC16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26082, -80.87996
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length386 ft (117.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rozzells Ferry Rd. over I85 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rozzells Ferry Rd. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rozzells Ferry Rd. over I85 carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rozzells Ferry Rd. over I85?

The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rozzells Ferry Rd. over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.