US Bridges

SR2021 over Seaboard Railroad

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR2026 · Structure no. 000000000710268

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2021 over Seaboard Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2021 over Seaboard Railroad in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2021
CrossesSeaboard Railroad
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR2026
RouteState Highway 2021
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27456, -81.0556
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2021 over Seaboard Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2021 over Seaboard Railroad 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 SR2021 over Seaboard Railroad carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2021 over Seaboard Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR2021 over Seaboard Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.