US Bridges

I85 Ramp I485 Ramp over I85

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. W. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001191229

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
409 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Ramp I485 Ramp over I85 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Ramp I485 Ramp over I85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI85 Ramp I485 Ramp
CrossesI85
Location1.2 Mi. W. Jct. US29
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.34636, -80.73522
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length409 ft (124.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 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 I85 Ramp I485 Ramp over I85 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 Ramp I485 Ramp over I85 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 September 2023.

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

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 Ramp I485 Ramp over I85?

The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Ramp I485 Ramp over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.