Truelight Church over I485
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.36 Mi. E. JCT SR-5203 · Structure no. 000000001190850
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 283 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Truelight Church over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truelight Church over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Truelight Church over I485 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Truelight Church 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Truelight Church over I485 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Truelight Church over I485?
The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Truelight Church over I485?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.