Nc279 over I85

Fair Condition63 years old24,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. Us29/74
CarriesNc279
CrossesI85
Coordinates35.26877, -81.14949

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length250.0 ft (76.2 m)
Max Span64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Width80.4 ft (24.5 m)
Deck Area1866.9 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic24,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge6
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710002

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