I-485 over Dixion Branch
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.57 Mi. W. of Jct. I-77 · Structure no. 000000001191649
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-485 over Dixion Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-485 over Dixion Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-485 over Dixion Branch built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-485 over Dixion Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-485 over Dixion Branch carry?
About 64,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-485 over Dixion Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns I-485 over Dixion Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.