US Bridges

I-485 Wbl (inner) over Westinghouse Blvd

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. US521 · Structure no. 000000001190640

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-485 Wbl (inner) over Westinghouse Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-485 Wbl (inner) over Westinghouse Blvd in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 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 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-485 Wbl (inner)
CrossesWestinghouse Blvd
Location1.1 Mi. W. Jct. US521
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.11153, -80.89756
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 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
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-485 Wbl (inner) over Westinghouse Blvd built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-485 Wbl (inner) over Westinghouse Blvd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-485 Wbl (inner) over Westinghouse Blvd carry?

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

How long is I-485 Wbl (inner) over Westinghouse Blvd?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-485 Wbl (inner) over Westinghouse Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.