US Bridges

SR5901 Sbl over US29 & US74

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1191 · Structure no. 000000001190460

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR5901 Sbl over US29 & US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR5901 Sbl over US29 & US74 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 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR5901 Sbl
CrossesUS29 & US74
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1191
RouteState Highway 5901
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23201, -80.92386
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR5901 Sbl over US29 & US74 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR5901 Sbl over US29 & US74 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR5901 Sbl over US29 & US74 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR5901 Sbl over US29 & US74?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR5901 Sbl over US29 & US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.