US Bridges

I485 Nbl over SR2373

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190952

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Nbl over SR2373 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Nbl over SR2373 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 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI485 Nbl
CrossesSR2373
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC16
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31694, -80.94538
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I485 Nbl over SR2373 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I485 Nbl over SR2373 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I485 Nbl over SR2373 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Nbl over SR2373?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Nbl over SR2373?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.