US Bridges

SR2104 over I-540

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 1.12 Mi. W. Jct. SR 3015 · Structure no. 000000000630455

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2104 over I-540 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2104 over I-540 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2104
CrossesI-540
Location1.12 Mi. W. Jct. SR 3015
RouteState Highway 2104
Coordinates35.86968, -78.83331
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2017)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR2104 over I-540 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2104 over I-540 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR2104 over I-540 carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2104 over I-540?

The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR2104 over I-540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.