US Bridges

SR2940 over US74

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.47 Mi. N. Jct. SR3300 · Structure no. 000000001190182

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2940 over US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2940 over US74 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2940
CrossesUS74
Location0.47 Mi. N. Jct. SR3300
RouteState Highway 2940
Coordinates35.2018, -80.78647
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2022)
Projected traffic78,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US74 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2940 over US74 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2940 over US74 carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2940 over US74?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns SR2940 over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.