US Bridges

I485 Out Loop Ramp over Norfol Southern RR

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI East of Nc 115 · Structure no. 000000001191262

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
14,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Out Loop Ramp over Norfol Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Out Loop Ramp over Norfol 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI485 Out Loop Ramp
CrossesNorfol Southern RR
Location0.4 MI East of Nc 115
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.36653, -80.81994
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 US tons
Inventory rating60 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 width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2019)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 I485 Out Loop Ramp over Norfol Southern RR built?

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

What condition is I485 Out Loop Ramp over Norfol 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 I485 Out Loop Ramp over Norfol Southern RR carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Out Loop Ramp over Norfol Southern RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Out Loop Ramp over Norfol Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.