US Bridges

NC49 Sbl over I485

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2827 · Structure no. 000000001190676

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC49 Sbl over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 Sbl over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2040. The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesNC49 Sbl
CrossesI485
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2827
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates35.31231, -80.70797
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length348 ft (106 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2022)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC49 Sbl over I485 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC49 Sbl over I485 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC49 Sbl over I485 carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC49 Sbl over I485?

The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns NC49 Sbl over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.