US Bridges

SR 2480 over I485

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. Nc 115 · Structure no. 000000001191265

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2480 over I485 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2480 over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 2480
CrossesI485
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. Nc 115
RouteState Highway 2480
Coordinates35.36741, -80.80591
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2018)
Projected traffic16,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR 2480 over I485 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2480 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 2480 over I485 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2480 over I485?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2480 over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.