US Bridges

SR2940 over Southern Railroad

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.US29 & NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190052

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2940 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2940 over Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2940
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.US29 & NC49
RouteState Highway 2940
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25394, -80.78003
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2940 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR2940 over Southern 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 SR2940 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2940 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR2940 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.