Princeton Avenue over Little Sugar Creek
FairPosted for loadMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. Park Road · Structure no. 000000001190396
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Princeton Avenue over Little Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Princeton Avenue over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Princeton Avenue over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Princeton Avenue over Little Sugar Creek 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 Princeton Avenue over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Princeton Avenue over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Princeton Avenue over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.