US Bridges

SR2477 over I-485

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.55 Mi.S.Of Ridge Road · Structure no. 000000001191307

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2477 over I-485 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2477 over I-485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR2477
CrossesI-485
Location0.55 Mi.S.Of Ridge Road
RouteState Highway 2477
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 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 SR2477 over I-485 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2477 over I-485 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2477 over I-485 carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2477 over I-485?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR2477 over I-485?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.