I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 I485 Sugar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1138 · Structure no. 000000001190662
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,126 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 I485 Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 I485 Sugar Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 139,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 279,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,126 ft (343.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 I485 Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 I485 Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 I485 Sugar Creek carry?
About 139,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 I485 Sugar Creek?
The structure is 1,126 ft (343.2 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 I485 Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.