US Bridges

I485 Wbl over Long Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR2113 · Structure no. 000000001190960

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 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 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 42,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,500 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 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
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR2113
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34543, -80.87625
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,250 (2021)
Projected traffic84,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 April 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 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Wbl over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.