US Bridges

Ridge Avenue over SR2000

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.55MI N. JCT SR 1706 · Structure no. 000000000250303

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Avenue over SR2000 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Avenue over SR2000 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRidge Avenue
CrossesSR2000
Location0.55MI N. JCT SR 1706
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50477, -80.61838
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic11,600 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 Ridge Avenue over SR2000 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Avenue over SR2000 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Avenue over SR2000 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Avenue over SR2000?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Avenue over SR2000?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.