US Bridges

I-485 Ebl (outer) over E. Westinghouse Boulevar

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. US521 · Structure no. 000000001190641

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

About this bridge

I-485 Ebl (outer) over E. Westinghouse Boulevar is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-485 Ebl (outer) over E. Westinghouse Boulevar 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 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-485 Ebl (outer)
CrossesE. Westinghouse Boulevar
Location1.1 Mi. W. Jct. US521
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.11153, -80.89793
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 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
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-485 Ebl (outer) over E. Westinghouse Boulevar built?

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

What condition is I-485 Ebl (outer) over E. Westinghouse Boulevar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-485 Ebl (outer) over E. Westinghouse Boulevar carry?

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

How long is I-485 Ebl (outer) over E. Westinghouse Boulevar?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-485 Ebl (outer) over E. Westinghouse Boulevar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.