US Bridges

I485 Outer Loop over Tributary to Stony Ck.

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.W.OF Mallard Ck.Rd. · Structure no. 000000001191269

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Outer Loop over Tributary to Stony Ck. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Outer Loop over Tributary to Stony Ck. 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 361 ft (110 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI485 Outer Loop
CrossesTributary to Stony Ck.
Location0.3MI.W.OF Mallard Ck.Rd.
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.36417, -80.75472
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,750 (2020)
Projected traffic85,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I485 Outer Loop over Tributary to Stony Ck. built?

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

What condition is I485 Outer Loop over Tributary to Stony Ck. 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 Outer Loop over Tributary to Stony Ck. carry?

About 42,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Outer Loop over Tributary to Stony Ck.?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Outer Loop over Tributary to Stony Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.