US Bridges

River Farm Blvd. over Ut to Rocky River

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · .3MI.W.JCT.SHILOH Church · Structure no. 000000000250394

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Farm Blvd. over Ut to Rocky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Farm Blvd. over Ut to Rocky River in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRiver Farm Blvd.
CrossesUt to Rocky River
Location.3MI.W.JCT.SHILOH Church
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.46177, -80.76402
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 River Farm Blvd. over Ut to Rocky River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Farm Blvd. over Ut to Rocky River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does River Farm Blvd. over Ut to Rocky River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is River Farm Blvd. over Ut to Rocky River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns River Farm Blvd. over Ut to Rocky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.