I85 Sbl over Irish Buffalo Creek

Good Condition10 years old57,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCabarrus
Location1.2 Mi. N. Jct. Nc73
CarriesI85 Sbl
CrossesIrish Buffalo Creek
Coordinates35.43909, -80.63856

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length174.9 ft (53.3 m)
Max Span93.8 ft (28.6 m)
Deck Width73.2 ft (22.3 m)
Deck Area1188.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built2016

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic57,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000250088

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