US Bridges

SR2000 over I85

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000000710146

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2000 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2000 over I85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2000
CrossesI85
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. US74
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26412, -81.06874
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2000 over I85 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2000 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2000 over I85 carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2000 over I85?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2000 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.