US Bridges

I485 Ebl over NC51

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi. W. Jct. US521 · Structure no. 000000001190607

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Ebl over NC51 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Ebl 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 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI485 Ebl
CrossesNC51
Location2.7 Mi. W. Jct. US521
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.08839, -80.87459
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2020)
Projected traffic122,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I485 Ebl over NC51 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I485 Ebl 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 Ebl over NC51 carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Ebl over NC51?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Ebl over NC51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.