US Bridges

SR2802 over I485

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1172 · Structure no. 000000001190840

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2802 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2802 over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesSR2802
CrossesI485
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1172
RouteState Highway 2802
Coordinates35.28409, -80.67576
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic42,000 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 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 SR2802 over I485 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2802 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR2802 over I485 carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2802 over I485?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR2802 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.