I485 Wbl over Sugar Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR3998 · Structure no. 000000001190638
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Wbl over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Wbl over Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 32 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 140,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 280,000 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 82 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Wbl over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I485 Wbl over Sugar Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I485 Wbl over Sugar Creek carry?
About 140,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Wbl over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Wbl over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.