US Bridges

SR2540 over I85

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.24 Mi. S. Jct. SR2480 · Structure no. 000000001190249

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2540 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2540 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,000 by 2040. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2540
CrossesI85
Location1.24 Mi. S. Jct. SR2480
RouteState Highway 2540
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27665, -80.80886
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2022)
Projected traffic57,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2540 over I85 built?

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

What condition is SR2540 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 SR2540 over I85 carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2540 over I85?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR2540 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.