US Bridges

SR2180 over Lake Fisher

Poor

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2202 · Structure no. 000000000250062

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2180 over Lake Fisher is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2180 over Lake Fisher in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2180
CrossesLake Fisher
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2202
RouteState Highway 2180
Coordinates35.50076, -80.57086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2180 over Lake Fisher built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2180 over Lake Fisher in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2180 over Lake Fisher carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2180 over Lake Fisher?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR2180 over Lake Fisher?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.