US Bridges

I485 Wbl over SR2042

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190955

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Wbl over SR2042 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Wbl over SR2042 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 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 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 Wbl
CrossesSR2042
Location1.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC16
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.33299, -80.91217
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2020)
Projected traffic69,000 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 Wbl over SR2042 built?

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

What condition is I485 Wbl over SR2042 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I485 Wbl over SR2042 carry?

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

How long is I485 Wbl over SR2042?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Wbl over SR2042?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.