US Bridges

SR2126 over I85 US601

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC136 · Structure no. 000000000250133

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2126 over I85 US601 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2126 over I85 US601 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 103 ft wide.

CarriesSR2126
CrossesI85 US601
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC136
RouteState Highway 2126
Coordinates35.46479, -80.5874
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2016)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR2126 over I85 US601 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2126 over I85 US601 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR2126 over I85 US601 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2126 over I85 US601?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR2126 over I85 US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.