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Mecklenburg County, NC · Structure #000000001190638

I485 WBL

I485 WBL in 1.6 MI. W. JCT. Sr3998, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 1993, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on I485 WBL over Sugar Creek.

B
78/100
78
Condition Score
140K
Daily Traffic
1993
Year Built
76.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I485 WBL
Crosses Over
Sugar Creek
State
North Carolina
County
Mecklenburg County
Location
1.6 MI. W. JCT. Sr3998
Year Built
1993
Reconstructed
2014
Age
33 years
Daily Traffic
140,000
Lanes
4
Length
76.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001190638

About This Bridge

I485 WBL is a 33-year-old bridge located 1.6 MI. W. JCT. Sr3998 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I485 WBL over Sugar Creek with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2014, the structure spans 76.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.6 MI. W. JCT. Sr3998, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

35.117333, -80.903278

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Frequently Asked Questions

I485 WBL has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I485 WBL was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2014, making it 33 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I485 WBL carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 76.8 meters long and located on I485 WBL in 1.6 MI. W. JCT. Sr3998, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

No, I485 WBL is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I485 WBL is located 1.6 MI. W. JCT. Sr3998 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I485 WBL over Sugar Creek. Its coordinates are 35.117333, -80.903278. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I485 WBL carries I485 WBL over Sugar Creek. The bridge is 76.8 meters long and was built in 1993, with reconstruction in 2014.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.