US74 Wblramp over 5th Street
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190451
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Wblramp over 5th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wblramp over 5th Street in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Wblramp over 5th Street built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Wblramp over 5th Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US74 Wblramp over 5th Street carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 Wblramp over 5th Street?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Wblramp over 5th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.