US Bridges

SR2093 over I85

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC273 · Structure no. 000000000710149

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2093 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2093 over I85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2093
CrossesI85
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC273
RouteState Highway 2093
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25747, -81.04371
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2093 over I85 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2093 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2093 over I85 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2093 over I85?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR2093 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.