I485 Ramp over I85 Sbl Ramp
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1625 · Structure no. 000000001190816
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Ramp over I85 Sbl Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Ramp over I85 Sbl Ramp in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 40 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Ramp over I85 Sbl Ramp built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Ramp over I85 Sbl Ramp 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I485 Ramp over I85 Sbl Ramp carry?
About 27,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Ramp over I85 Sbl Ramp?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Ramp over I85 Sbl Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.