US Bridges

SR 2053 over I74 US311

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1918 · Structure no. 000000001510518

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2053 over I74 US311 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2053 over I74 US311 in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 2053
CrossesI74 US311
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1918
RouteState Highway 2053
Coordinates35.89067, -79.91525
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2009)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR 2053 over I74 US311 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2053 over I74 US311 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2053 over I74 US311 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2053 over I74 US311?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2053 over I74 US311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.