US Bridges

SR2472 over I85

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR2473 · Structure no. 000000001190304

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2472 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2472 over I85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2472
CrossesI85
Location0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR2473
RouteState Highway 2472
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.33214, -80.74409
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2472 over I85 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2472 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2472 over I85 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2472 over I85?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR2472 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.