I-485 Outer Loop over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI East of Nc 115 · Structure no. 000000001191260
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-485 Outer Loop over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-485 Outer Loop over Norfolk Southern RR in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-485 Outer Loop over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-485 Outer Loop over Norfolk Southern RR 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does I-485 Outer Loop over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 50,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-485 Outer Loop over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-485 Outer Loop over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.