US Bridges

SR3468 over I485

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR3440 · Structure no. 000000001190715

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3468 over I485 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3468 over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3468
CrossesI485
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR3440
RouteState Highway 3468
Coordinates35.08811, -80.73209
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3468 over I485 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3468 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR3468 over I485 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3468 over I485?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SR3468 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.