US Bridges

SR2772 Sbl over I85 Nbl

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001190291

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2772 Sbl over I85 Nbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2772 Sbl over I85 Nbl in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesSR2772 Sbl
CrossesI85 Nbl
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. US29
RouteState Highway 2772
Coordinates35.28432, -80.77524
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2772 Sbl over I85 Nbl built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2772 Sbl over I85 Nbl 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2772 Sbl over I85 Nbl carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2772 Sbl over I85 Nbl?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR2772 Sbl over I85 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.