US Bridges

I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 US521

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .3 Mi.N.Jct.Ballantyne Cm · Structure no. 000000001191319

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
607 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 US521 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 US521 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI485 Wbl Ramp
CrossesI485 US521
Location.3 Mi.N.Jct.Ballantyne Cm
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.06544, -80.84708
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length607 ft (185 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wbl Ramp over I485 US521 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 US521 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 US521 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 US521?

The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Wbl Ramp over I485 US521?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.