NC24 over A C & Western Railroad
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2820 · Structure no. 000000001190055
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24 over A C & Western Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 over A C & Western Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC24 over A C & Western Railroad built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC24 over A C & Western Railroad 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC24 over A C & Western Railroad carry?
About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC24 over A C & Western Railroad?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns NC24 over A C & Western Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.