I485 Inner Loop over I85 Northboud&southbound
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.24 Mi. W. of Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001191324
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 111,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Inner Loop over I85 Northboud&southbound is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Inner Loop over I85 Northboud&southbound 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 111,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 222,000 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 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 | 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 I85 Northboud&southbound built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Inner Loop over I85 Northboud&southbound 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 Inner Loop over I85 Northboud&southbound carry?
About 111,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Inner Loop over I85 Northboud&southbound?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Inner Loop over I85 Northboud&southbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.