US Bridges

I85 Ramp over I85 I485

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1625 · Structure no. 000000001190817

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
991 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Ramp over I85 I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Ramp over I85 I485 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 991 ft (302 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI85 Ramp
CrossesI85 I485
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1625
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24775, -80.96784
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length991 ft (302 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I85 Ramp over I85 I485 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 Ramp over I85 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I85 Ramp over I85 I485 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 Ramp over I85 I485?

The structure is 991 ft (302 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Ramp over I85 I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.