I485 Ebl over Mcalpine Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.98 Mi.E. Jct. NC51 · Structure no. 000000001190672
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 317 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Ebl over Mcalpine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Ebl over Mcalpine Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 30 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2040. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Ebl over Mcalpine Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I485 Ebl over Mcalpine Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I485 Ebl over Mcalpine Creek carry?
About 50,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Ebl over Mcalpine Creek?
The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Ebl over Mcalpine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.