US Bridges

SR2523 over I85 Byp.(gel)

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR2359 · Structure no. 000000000811245

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2523 over I85 Byp.(gel) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2523 over I85 Byp.(gel) in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2523
CrossesI85 Byp.(gel)
Location0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR2359
RouteState Highway 2523
Coordinates36.14329, -79.77623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 SR2523 over I85 Byp.(gel) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2523 over I85 Byp.(gel) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2523 over I85 Byp.(gel) carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2523 over I85 Byp.(gel)?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR2523 over I85 Byp.(gel)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.