SR2209 over Southern Railway
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2481 · Structure no. 000000000710016
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2209 over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2209 over Southern Railway in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2209 over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2209 over Southern Railway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR2209 over Southern Railway carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2209 over Southern Railway?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR2209 over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.