US Bridges

I485 Sbl over SR2808

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2805 · Structure no. 000000001190920

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Sbl over SR2808 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Sbl over SR2808 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI485 Sbl
CrossesSR2808
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2805
RouteInterstate 485
Coordinates35.23996, -80.65107
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2020)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I485 Sbl over SR2808 built?

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

What condition is I485 Sbl over SR2808 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 I485 Sbl over SR2808 carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Sbl over SR2808?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Sbl over SR2808?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.