US Bridges

SR2278 over I85

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2275 · Structure no. 000000000710125

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2278 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2278 over I85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2278
CrossesI85
Location1.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2275
RouteState Highway 2278
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.28229, -81.18392
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2278 over I85 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2278 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2278 over I85 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2278 over I85?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR2278 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.