US Bridges

I77 Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.16 Mi. E. Jct. US21 · Structure no. 000000001190974

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,375
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I77 Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I77 Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp 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 9,375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,750 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI77 Ramp
CrossesI485 Ebl Ramp
Location0.16 Mi. E. Jct. US21
RouteInterstate 77
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36391, -80.83534
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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,375 (2019)
Projected traffic18,750 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I77 Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp built?

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

What condition is I77 Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does I77 Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp carry?

About 9,375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I77 Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I77 Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.