US Bridges

NC3 over Burrage Road

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2081 · Structure no. 000000000250023

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC3 over Burrage Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC3 over Burrage Road in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC3
CrossesBurrage Road
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2081
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44082, -80.59136
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2018)
Projected traffic41,000 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 NC3 over Burrage Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC3 over Burrage Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC3 over Burrage Road carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC3 over Burrage Road?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NC3 over Burrage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.