I485 Wbl over NC51
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. US51 · Structure no. 000000001190606
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Wbl over NC51 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Wbl over NC51 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 33 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,000 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Wbl over NC51 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I485 Wbl over NC51 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I485 Wbl over NC51 carry?
About 61,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Wbl over NC51?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Wbl over NC51?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.