US Bridges

SR2055 over I85

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. NC62 · Structure no. 000000000570481

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2055 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2055 over I85 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2055
CrossesI85
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. NC62
RouteState Highway 2055
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85954, -80.06718
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2019)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2055 over I85 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2055 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR2055 over I85 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2055 over I85?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR2055 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.