US Bridges

SR2200 over I-85

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000000710134

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2200 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2200 over I-85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2200
CrossesI-85
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US29
RouteState Highway 2200
Coordinates35.26479, -81.13367
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
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 SR2200 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2200 over I-85 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2200 over I-85 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2200 over I-85?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR2200 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.