US Bridges

Woodward Avenue over Abandoned Srr

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 250 Ft.W.Jct.N.Graham St. · Structure no. 000000001190406

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Avenue over Abandoned Srr is a concrete tee beam carrying Woodward Avenue over Abandoned Srr in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodward Avenue
CrossesAbandoned Srr
Location250 Ft.W.Jct.N.Graham St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24912, -80.82968
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 Woodward Avenue over Abandoned Srr built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodward Avenue over Abandoned Srr 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 Woodward Avenue over Abandoned Srr carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Avenue over Abandoned Srr?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Avenue over Abandoned Srr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.