Matheson Avenue over North Davidson Street
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.45MI.S.JCT.N.TRYON St. · Structure no. 000000001190254
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matheson Avenue over North Davidson Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matheson Avenue over North Davidson Street in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Matheson Avenue over North Davidson Street built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matheson Avenue over North Davidson Street 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Matheson Avenue over North Davidson Street carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Matheson Avenue over North Davidson Street?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Matheson Avenue over North Davidson Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.