US Bridges

I-485 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2467 · Structure no. 000000001191270

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-485 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-485 over Stoney Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 42,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,500 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).

Location

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CarriesI-485
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2467
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36381, -80.75459
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,250 (2020)
Projected traffic84,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-485 over Stoney Creek built?

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

What condition is I-485 over Stoney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I-485 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 42,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-485 over Stoney Creek?

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 I-485 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.