US Bridges

SR2074 over I485

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2004 · Structure no. 000000001190959

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2074 over I485 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2074 over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2074
CrossesI485
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2004
RouteState Highway 2074
Coordinates35.34346, -80.88118
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2018)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
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 SR2074 over I485 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2074 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2074 over I485 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2074 over I485?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR2074 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.