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Mecklenburg County, NC · Structure #000000001190642

I485 & SR5436

I485 & SR5436 in 0.9 MI. N. JCT. Us521, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1993, the bridge carries 122K vehicles daily on I485 & SR5436 over Kings Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
122K
Daily Traffic
1993
Year Built
12.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I485 & SR5436
Crosses Over
Kings Branch
State
North Carolina
County
Mecklenburg County
Location
0.9 MI. N. JCT. Us521
Year Built
1993
Age
33 years
Daily Traffic
122,000
Lanes
8
Length
12.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001190642

About This Bridge

I485 & SR5436 is a 33-year-old bridge located 0.9 MI. N. JCT. Us521 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I485 & SR5436 over Kings Branch with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 122K vehicles per day. Built in 1993, the structure spans 12.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.9 MI. N. JCT. Us521, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

35.109539, -80.895633

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Frequently Asked Questions

I485 & SR5436 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I485 & SR5436 was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I485 & SR5436 carries approximately 122K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 12.8 meters long and located on I485 & SR5436 in 0.9 MI. N. JCT. Us521, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Yes, I485 & SR5436 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I485 & SR5436 is located 0.9 MI. N. JCT. Us521 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I485 & SR5436 over Kings Branch. Its coordinates are 35.109539, -80.895633. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I485 & SR5436 carries I485 & SR5436 over Kings Branch. The bridge is 12.8 meters long and was built in 1993.

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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.