US Bridges

SR2801 over I485

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR 2886 · Structure no. 000000001190841

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2801 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2801 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2040. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2801
CrossesI485
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR 2886
RouteState Highway 2801
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29623, -80.68284
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2016)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 SR2801 over I485 built?

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

What condition is SR2801 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 SR2801 over I485 carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2801 over I485?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR2801 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.