US Bridges

SR2805 over I485

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2803 · Structure no. 000000001190921

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2805 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2805 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesSR2805
CrossesI485
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2803
RouteState Highway 2805
Coordinates35.25299, -80.65479
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 SR2805 over I485 built?

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

What condition is SR2805 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 SR2805 over I485 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2805 over I485?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SR2805 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.