I485 Inner Loop over Independence Hill Rd.
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6MI.E.OF NC115/OL.ST.RD · Structure no. 000000001191264
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Inner Loop over Independence Hill Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Inner Loop over Independence Hill Rd. 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 42,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,500 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 75 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 I485 Inner Loop over Independence Hill Rd. built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Inner Loop over Independence Hill Rd. 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 2024.
How much traffic does I485 Inner Loop over Independence Hill Rd. carry?
About 42,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Inner Loop over Independence Hill Rd.?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Inner Loop over Independence Hill Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.