US Bridges

SR2691 over I85

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N.Jct. Lasalle ST · Structure no. 000000001190167

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2691 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2691 over I85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2691
CrossesI85
Location0.8 Mi. N.Jct. Lasalle ST
RouteState Highway 2691
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27275, -80.83655
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2018)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2691 over I85 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2691 over I85 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 SR2691 over I85 carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2691 over I85?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR2691 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.