US Bridges

I85 Nbl Ramp over I85

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190994

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesI85 Nbl Ramp
CrossesI85
Location2.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC16
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.27253, -80.84707
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
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 built?

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

What condition is I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I85 Nbl Ramp over I85 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 Nbl Ramp over I85?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Nbl Ramp over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.