US Bridges

SR1984 over I85

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. W. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001190169

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1984 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1984 over I85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1984
CrossesI85
Location0.15 Mi. W. Jct. NC27
RouteState Highway 1984
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24565, -80.89715
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2012)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1984 over I85 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1984 over I85 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR1984 over I85 carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1984 over I85?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR1984 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.