US Bridges

NC24/27 over I485

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. W. Jct. NC51 · Structure no. 000000001190852

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24/27 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24/27 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 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24/27
CrossesI485
Location1.6 Mi. W. Jct. NC51
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21968, -80.64936
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2018)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC24/27 over I485 built?

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

What condition is NC24/27 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 NC24/27 over I485 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24/27 over I485?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns NC24/27 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.