US Bridges

SR3174 over I485

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR3175 · Structure no. 000000001190814

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3174 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3174 over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesSR3174
CrossesI485
Location0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR3175
RouteState Highway 3174
Coordinates35.1269, -80.65684
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2018)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3174 over I485 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3174 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 SR3174 over I485 carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3174 over I485?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR3174 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.