I485 Sbl over NC27 CSX Railroad
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi. S. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190946
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 440 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Sbl over NC27 CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Sbl over NC27 CSX Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 NC27 CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Sbl over NC27 CSX Railroad 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 I485 Sbl over NC27 CSX Railroad carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Sbl over NC27 CSX Railroad?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Sbl over NC27 CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.