US Bridges

I485 Wbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001191226

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Wbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Wbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI485 Wbl Ramp
CrossesI85 Nbl Ramp
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. I85
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.34787, -80.73116
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 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 I485 Wbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I485 Wbl Ramp over I85 Nbl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I485 Wbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Wbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Wbl Ramp over I85 Nbl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.