US Bridges

Park Road over I485

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC51 · Structure no. 000000001190653

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Road over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesI485
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.07697, -80.87179
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2012)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Park Road over I485 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road 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 Park Road over I485 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over I485?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.