I485 Wbl over I77
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1126 · Structure no. 000000001190661
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 274 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Wbl over I77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Wbl over I77 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 79 ft wide.
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Wbl over I77 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Wbl 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 Wbl over I77 carry?
About 61,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Wbl over I77?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Wbl over I77?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.