SR2480 over I85
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2621 · Structure no. 000000001190285
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2480 over I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2480 over I85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2480 over I85 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2480 over I85 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR2480 over I85 carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2480 over I85?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns SR2480 over I85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.