US Bridges

Remount Road over Southern Railroad

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .1MI.S.JCT.WILKINSON Blvd · Structure no. 000000001190374

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Remount Road over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Remount Road over Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRemount Road
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location.1MI.S.JCT.WILKINSON Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22229, -80.88323
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Remount Road over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Remount Road over Southern 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Remount Road over Southern Railroad carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Remount Road over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Remount Road over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.