I485 Nbl over Southern Rr.
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001190830
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 406 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Nbl over Southern Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Nbl 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 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,000 by 2040. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Nbl over Southern Rr. built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Nbl over Southern Rr. 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I485 Nbl over Southern Rr. carry?
About 54,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Nbl over Southern Rr.?
The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Nbl over Southern Rr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.