US Bridges

SR2528 over I85 & US601

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR2540 · Structure no. 000000001590113

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2528 over I85 & US601 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2528 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2528
CrossesI85 & US601
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR2540
RouteState Highway 2528
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.6345, -80.48982
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2528 over I85 & US601 built?

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

What condition is SR2528 over I85 & US601 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2528 over I85 & US601 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2528 over I85 & US601?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR2528 over I85 & US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.