I485 Sbl over US29 US74
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. S. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001190833
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Sbl over US29 US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Sbl over US29 US74 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 62 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 US29 US74 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Sbl over US29 US74 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 US29 US74 carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Sbl over US29 US74?
The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Sbl over US29 US74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.