US Bridges

I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1625 · Structure no. 000000001190815

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI85 Nbl Ramp
CrossesI85 Nbl Ramp
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1625
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25118, -80.97568
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2022)
Projected traffic65,000 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
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 Nbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.