US Bridges

Matheson Ave. over Sou.Rr Brevard St.

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.S.JCT.N.TRYON St. · Structure no. 000000001190255

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
762 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matheson Ave. over Sou.Rr Brevard St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matheson Ave. over Sou.Rr Brevard St. in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 762 ft (232.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMatheson Ave.
CrossesSou.Rr Brevard St.
Location0.2MI.S.JCT.N.TRYON St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24493, -80.81243
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length762 ft (232.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Matheson Ave. over Sou.Rr Brevard St. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matheson Ave. over Sou.Rr Brevard St. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Matheson Ave. over Sou.Rr Brevard St. carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Matheson Ave. over Sou.Rr Brevard St.?

The structure is 762 ft (232.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Matheson Ave. over Sou.Rr Brevard St.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.