I485 Outer Ramp over I85/I85 South Ramp
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · I485/I85 Interchange · Structure no. 000000001191228
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 412 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Outer Ramp over I85/I85 South Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Outer Ramp over I85/I85 South 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Outer Ramp over I85/I85 South Ramp built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Outer Ramp over I85/I85 South 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I485 Outer Ramp over I85/I85 South Ramp carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Outer Ramp over I85/I85 South Ramp?
The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Outer Ramp over I85/I85 South Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.