US Bridges

Pavilion Boulevard over I485

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .7 Mi. E. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190714

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
435 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pavilion Boulevard over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pavilion Boulevard 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPavilion Boulevard
CrossesI485
Location.7 Mi. E. Jct. NC49
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.31922, -80.71245
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length435 ft (132.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2016)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pavilion Boulevard over I485 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pavilion Boulevard 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pavilion Boulevard over I485 carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pavilion Boulevard over I485?

The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pavilion Boulevard over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.