Beatties Ford over I85

Fair Condition55 years old27,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. Sr2179
CarriesBeatties Ford
CrossesI85
Coordinates35.27114, -80.85436

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length233.9 ft (71.3 m)
Max Span84.0 ft (25.6 m)
Deck Width80.4 ft (24.5 m)
Deck Area1746.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1971 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic27,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge5
Lanes Under Bridge10

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001190223

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