US Bridges

I-485E Inner Loop over I-85 to I-485 Ol Ramp F

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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.09 Mi. S JCT.I85 · Structure no. 000000001191326

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-485E Inner Loop over I-85 to I-485 Ol Ramp F is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-485E Inner Loop over I-85 to I-485 Ol Ramp F 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 49,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,500 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-485E Inner Loop
CrossesI-85 to I-485 Ol Ramp F
Location0.09 Mi. S JCT.I85
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34711, -80.73269
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,250 (2019)
Projected traffic98,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an 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 I-485E Inner Loop over I-85 to I-485 Ol Ramp F built?

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

What condition is I-485E Inner Loop over I-85 to I-485 Ol Ramp F 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does I-485E Inner Loop over I-85 to I-485 Ol Ramp F carry?

About 49,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-485E Inner Loop over I-85 to I-485 Ol Ramp F?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-485E Inner Loop over I-85 to I-485 Ol Ramp F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.