US Bridges

Prosperity Ch. Rd. over I485

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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2477 · Structure no. 000000001191267

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prosperity Ch. Rd. over I485 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prosperity Ch. Rd. over I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesProsperity Ch. Rd.
CrossesI485
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2477
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36876, -80.78442
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Prosperity Ch. Rd. over I485 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prosperity Ch. Rd. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Prosperity Ch. Rd. over I485 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Prosperity Ch. Rd. over I485?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Prosperity Ch. Rd. over I485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.