US Bridges

SR2939 over NC24

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2831 · Structure no. 000000001190539

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2939 over NC24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2939 over NC24 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSR2939
CrossesNC24
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2831
RouteState Highway 2939
Coordinates35.2885, -80.7299
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2022)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2939 over NC24 built?

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

What condition is SR2939 over NC24 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2939 over NC24 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2939 over NC24?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR2939 over NC24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.