US Bridges

I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001191227

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 Ebl 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI485 Wbl Ramp
CrossesI485 Ebl Ramp
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. I85
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34665, -80.73106
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.
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 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 I485 Ebl Ramp built?

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

What condition is I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp 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 October 2024.

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

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

How long is I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 Ebl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.