I485 Outer Loop over I485 Outer Ramp to I85S
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2MI. W.Of I85 · Structure no. 000000001191321
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Outer Loop over I485 Outer Ramp to I85S is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Outer Loop over I485 Outer Ramp to I85S 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 91,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 63 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Outer Loop over I485 Outer Ramp to I85S built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Outer Loop over I485 Outer Ramp to I85S 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I485 Outer Loop over I485 Outer Ramp to I85S carry?
About 91,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Outer Loop over I485 Outer Ramp to I85S?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Outer Loop over I485 Outer Ramp to I85S?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.