I 485 Outer Loop over I 85 Nbl & Sbl
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.24 Mi. W. of Jct. US 29 · Structure no. 000000001191325
- 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
- 52,875
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 485 Outer Loop over I 85 Nbl & Sbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 485 Outer Loop over I 85 Nbl & Sbl 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 52,875 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,750 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 I 485 Outer Loop over I 85 Nbl & Sbl built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 485 Outer Loop over I 85 Nbl & Sbl 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 I 485 Outer Loop over I 85 Nbl & Sbl carry?
About 52,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I 485 Outer Loop over I 85 Nbl & Sbl?
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 I 485 Outer Loop over I 85 Nbl & Sbl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.