US Bridges

SR1490 Ebl over SR5901

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR 1191 · Structure no. 000000001190024

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1490 Ebl over SR5901 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1490 Ebl over SR5901 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1490 Ebl
CrossesSR5901
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR 1191
RouteState Highway 1490
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22203, -80.92404
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR1490 Ebl over SR5901 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1490 Ebl over SR5901 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1490 Ebl over SR5901 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1490 Ebl over SR5901?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1490 Ebl over SR5901?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.