US Bridges

SR2116 Ebl over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. NC115 · Structure no. 000000001191259

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2116 Ebl over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2116 Ebl over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2116 Ebl
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. NC115
RouteState Highway 2116
Coordinates35.36708, -80.82048
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2018)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2116 Ebl over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2116 Ebl over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR2116 Ebl over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2116 Ebl over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR2116 Ebl over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.