US Bridges

I485 Ebl Ramp over I77

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. US21 · Structure no. 000000001190970

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI485 Ebl Ramp
CrossesI77
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. US21
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36277, -80.842
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length366 ft (111.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ebl Ramp over I77 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I485 Ebl Ramp over I77 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Ebl Ramp over I77?

The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Ebl Ramp over I77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.