I-485W Outer Loop over I-85 & I-485 Ramp E
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.10 Mi. S. Jct. I-85 · Structure no. 000000001191329
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-485W Outer Loop over I-85 & I-485 Ramp E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-485W Outer Loop over I-85 & I-485 Ramp E 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 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,000 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 63 ft wide.
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-485W Outer Loop over I-85 & I-485 Ramp E built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-485W Outer Loop over I-85 & I-485 Ramp E 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-485W Outer Loop over I-85 & I-485 Ramp E carry?
About 56,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-485W Outer Loop over I-85 & I-485 Ramp E?
The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-485W Outer Loop over I-85 & I-485 Ramp E?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.