NC51 over I485
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC24/27 · Structure no. 000000001190847
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 321 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC51 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC51 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 88 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC51 over I485 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC51 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC51 over I485 carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC51 over I485?
The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns NC51 over I485?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.