US Bridges

Glenwood Drive over I85

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. W.Jct.Tuckasegee · Structure no. 000000001190192

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Drive over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenwood Drive over I85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood Drive
CrossesI85
Location0.65 Mi. W.Jct.Tuckasegee
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25442, -80.88901
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Glenwood Drive over I85 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Drive over I85 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Glenwood Drive over I85 carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Drive over I85?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Drive over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.