I85 over I485
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. JCT.SR1625 · Structure no. 000000001190819
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 334 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 over 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 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 125,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,000 by 2040. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 156 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 over I485 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 over I485 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I85 over I485 carry?
About 125,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 over I485?
The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns I85 over I485?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.