Highland Avenue over Norfolk Southern Rr.
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Jct.Hickory Grov · Structure no. 000000001190056
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Avenue over Norfolk Southern Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Avenue over Norfolk Southern Rr. in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Highland Avenue over Norfolk Southern Rr. built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highland Avenue over Norfolk Southern Rr. 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Highland Avenue over Norfolk Southern Rr. carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Highland Avenue over Norfolk Southern Rr.?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Avenue over Norfolk Southern Rr.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.