US Bridges

SR2935 over A C & Western RR

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2975 · Structure no. 000000001190179

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2935 over A C & Western RR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2935 over A C & Western RR in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 88 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 5 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2935
CrossesA C & Western RR
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2975
RouteState Highway 2935
Coordinates35.24689, -80.78741
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 SR2935 over A C & Western RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR2935 over A C & Western RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2935 over A C & Western RR carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2935 over A C & Western RR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR2935 over A C & Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.