US Bridges

Ballantyne Corp.Pl over US 521/I-485 Ramp

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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .4 Mi.E.Jct.Brixham Hills · Structure no. 000000001191032

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballantyne Corp.Pl over US 521/I-485 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballantyne Corp.Pl over US 521/I-485 Ramp in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBallantyne Corp.Pl
CrossesUS 521/I-485 Ramp
Location.4 Mi.E.Jct.Brixham Hills
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.0608, -80.84786
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1980)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ballantyne Corp.Pl over US 521/I-485 Ramp built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballantyne Corp.Pl over US 521/I-485 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ballantyne Corp.Pl over US 521/I-485 Ramp carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ballantyne Corp.Pl over US 521/I-485 Ramp?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ballantyne Corp.Pl over US 521/I-485 Ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.