US Bridges

Univ.Pointe Blvd over I-85

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.W.Of Nc 29 · Structure no. 000000001191357

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Univ.Pointe Blvd over I-85 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Univ.Pointe Blvd over I-85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUniv.Pointe Blvd
CrossesI-85
Location0.5 Mi.W.Of Nc 29
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29858, -80.7637
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Univ.Pointe Blvd over I-85 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Univ.Pointe Blvd over I-85 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 Univ.Pointe Blvd over I-85 carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Univ.Pointe Blvd over I-85?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Univ.Pointe Blvd over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.