US Bridges

I485 Ebl over I77

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1126 · Structure no. 000000001190643

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Ebl over I77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Ebl over I77 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,000 by 2040. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesI485 Ebl
CrossesI77
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1126
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.12543, -80.91774
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I485 Ebl over I77 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I485 Ebl over I77 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I485 Ebl over I77 carry?

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

How long is I485 Ebl over I77?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Ebl over I77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.