US Bridges

SR1155 over I485

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.38 Mi. N. Jct. NC160 · Structure no. 000000001190823

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1155 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1155 over I485 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesSR1155
CrossesI485
Location0.38 Mi. N. Jct. NC160
RouteState Highway 1155
Coordinates35.17199, -80.96896
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR1155 over I485 built?

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

What condition is SR1155 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1155 over I485 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1155 over I485?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1155 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.