US Bridges

I485 Nbl over Reedy Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2805 · Structure no. 000000001190922

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Nbl over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Nbl over Reedy Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI485 Nbl
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2805
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.25861, -80.66332
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2020)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I485 Nbl over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I485 Nbl over Reedy Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I485 Nbl over Reedy Creek carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Nbl over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Nbl over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.