US Bridges

I485 Wbl over CSX Railway

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1010 · Structure no. 000000001190802

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Wbl over CSX Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Wbl over CSX Railway in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI485 Wbl
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1010
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.10512, -80.70287
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2020)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I485 Wbl over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I485 Wbl over CSX Railway 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 I485 Wbl over CSX Railway carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Wbl over CSX Railway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Wbl over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.