US Bridges

Bartlett Road over I485

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC218 · Structure no. 000000001190846

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartlett Road over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bartlett Road over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesBartlett Road
CrossesI485
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC218
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.18266, -80.62953
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2012)
Projected traffic2,600 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 Bartlett Road over I485 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartlett Road 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Bartlett Road over I485 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bartlett Road over I485?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bartlett Road over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.