US74 over I485
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC51 · Structure no. 000000001190746
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,000 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 over I485 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US74 over I485 carry?
About 62,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 over I485?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.
Who owns US74 over I485?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.