US Bridges

SR2975 over A C & Western Railroad

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2935 · Structure no. 000000001190239

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2975 over A C & Western Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2975 over A C & Western Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, 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 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2975
CrossesA C & Western Railroad
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2935
RouteState Highway 2975
Coordinates35.24701, -80.78814
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2022)
Projected traffic38,000 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 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 SR2975 over A C & Western Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR2975 over A C & Western 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 SR2975 over A C & Western Railroad carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2975 over A C & Western Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR2975 over A C & Western Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.