US Bridges

SR2205 over I85

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR2250 · Structure no. 000000000570174

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2205 over I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2205 over I85 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2205
CrossesI85
Location2.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR2250
RouteState Highway 2205
Coordinates35.79515, -80.21714
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2205 over I85 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2205 over I85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR2205 over I85 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2205 over I85?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR2205 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.