US Bridges

SR2538 over I85 & US601

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Rowan County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001590111

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2538 over I85 & US601 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2538 over I85 & US601 in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2538
CrossesI85 & US601
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. US29
RouteState Highway 2538
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61091, -80.51796
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR2538 over I85 & US601 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2538 over I85 & US601 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2538 over I85 & US601 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2538 over I85 & US601?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR2538 over I85 & US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.