SR1143 over I485
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1142 · Structure no. 000000001190809
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1143 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1143 over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 78 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1143 over I485 built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1143 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 SR1143 over I485 carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1143 over I485?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns SR1143 over I485?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.