US Bridges

SR2137 over I73 I840

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR2175 · Structure no. 000000000810844

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
533 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2137 over I73 I840 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2137 over I73 I840 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 533 ft (162.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2137
CrossesI73 I840
Location0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR2175
RouteState Highway 2137
Coordinates36.11194, -79.90966
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length533 ft (162.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2021)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR2137 over I73 I840 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2137 over I73 I840 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR2137 over I73 I840 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2137 over I73 I840?

The structure is 533 ft (162.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR2137 over I73 I840?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.