US Bridges

SR2137 over I73/SR2085

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR2259 · Structure no. 000000000810884

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
593 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2137 over I73/SR2085 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2137 over I73/SR2085 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2137
CrossesI73/SR2085
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR2259
RouteState Highway 2137
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12208, -79.92887
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2021)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2137 over I73/SR2085 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2137 over I73/SR2085 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2137 over I73/SR2085 carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2137 over I73/SR2085?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR2137 over I73/SR2085?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.