I485 Wbl over Long Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. East Jct. SR2042 · Structure no. 000000001190957
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 527 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Wbl over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Wbl over Long Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 42,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,500 by 2040. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 62 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Wbl over Long Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Wbl over Long Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I485 Wbl over Long Creek carry?
About 42,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Wbl over Long Creek?
The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Wbl over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.