US Bridges

Westinghouse Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200W.JCT.S.BLVD · Structure no. 000000001190378

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westinghouse Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westinghouse Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWestinghouse Blvd.
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location200W.JCT.S.BLVD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.11289, -80.88378
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westinghouse Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westinghouse Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Westinghouse Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Westinghouse Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Westinghouse Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.