NC16 over I485
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR3626 · Structure no. 000000001190680
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 43,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,000 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 96 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 over I485 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 over I485 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NC16 over I485 carry?
About 43,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC16 over I485?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 over I485?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.