US Bridges

I 485 Inner Loop over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI East of Nc 115 · Structure no. 000000001191261

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 Inner Loop over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 485 Inner 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 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 485 Inner Loop
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.4 MI East of Nc 115
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.36608, -80.81961
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2019)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 I 485 Inner Loop over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 485 Inner 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 Inner 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 Inner 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 81 ft wide.

Who owns I 485 Inner Loop over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.