I485 Sbl over Southern Rr.
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001190829
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 386 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Sbl over Southern Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Sbl over Southern Rr. in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,000 by 2040. The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long and 86 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Sbl over Southern Rr. built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Sbl over Southern Rr. 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I485 Sbl over Southern Rr. carry?
About 54,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Sbl over Southern Rr.?
The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Sbl over Southern Rr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.