US Bridges

SR1126 over I485

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1128 · Structure no. 000000001190602

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1126 over I485 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1126 over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1126
CrossesI485
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1128
RouteState Highway 1126
Coordinates35.11866, -80.90442
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1126 over I485 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1126 over I485 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1126 over I485 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1126 over I485?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR1126 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.