I-85 NBL RAMP FI
Carrying I-85 NBL RAMP FI over CREEK
0.3 MILES N. JCT. U.S. 32, Gaston, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-85 NBL RAMP FI
The I-85 NBL RAMP FI bridge in Gaston, North Carolina carries I-85 NBL RAMP FI over CREEK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-85 NBL RAMP FI compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2021
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000710445
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-85 NBL RAMP FI is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-85 NBL RAMP FI against other structures in Gaston and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-85 NBL RAMP FI?
I-85 NBL RAMP FI in Gaston, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-85 NBL RAMP FI inspected?
I-85 NBL RAMP FI's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-85 NBL RAMP FI is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-85 NBL RAMP FI?
I-85 NBL RAMP FI has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-85 NBL RAMP FI?
I-85 NBL RAMP FI is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-85 NBL RAMP FI and does age affect safety?
I-85 NBL RAMP FI was built in 2021, making it 5 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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