I85N
Carrying I85N over RICHLAND CREEK
2.0 MI. N. JCT. NC62, Guilford, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I85N
The I85N bridge in Guilford, North Carolina carries I85N over RICHLAND CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33,250 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 62.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I85N 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1981
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 33,250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000810544
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
I85N is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I85N against other structures in Guilford 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 I85N?
I85N in Guilford, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I85N inspected?
I85N'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 33,250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I85N is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I85N?
I85N has an NBI inventory load rating of 62.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I85N?
I85N is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I85N and does age affect safety?
I85N was built in 1981, making it 45 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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