US Bridges

SR5383 over I85

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. JCT.NC29 · Structure no. 000000001190811

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR5383 over I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR5383 over I85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,000 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 99 ft wide.

CarriesSR5383
CrossesI85
Location0.7 Mi. W. JCT.NC29
RouteState Highway 5383
Coordinates35.29104, -80.76939
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2022)
Projected traffic71,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR5383 over I85 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR5383 over I85 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR5383 over I85 carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR5383 over I85?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SR5383 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.