NC49 over I485
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1142 · Structure no. 000000001190806
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 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 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,000 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 88 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NC49 over I485 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 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 NC49 over I485 carry?
About 28,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over I485?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over I485?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.