US Bridges

I485 Nbl over NC16

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2004 · Structure no. 000000001190954

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Nbl over NC16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Nbl over NC16 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI485 Nbl
CrossesNC16
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2004
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.32192, -80.94042
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2020)
Projected traffic69,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 NC16 built?

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

What condition is I485 Nbl over NC16 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I485 Nbl over NC16 carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Nbl over NC16?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Nbl over NC16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.