US Bridges

SR2803 over I485

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR2805 · Structure no. 000000001190924

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2803 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2803 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSR2803
CrossesI485
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR2805
RouteState Highway 2803
Coordinates35.26346, -80.66829
Functional classUrban Local

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2016)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR2803 over I485 built?

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

What condition is SR2803 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 SR2803 over I485 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2803 over I485?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR2803 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.