US Bridges

Harlee Ave over SR1490

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000001190464

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlee Ave over SR1490 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harlee Ave over SR1490 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHarlee Ave
CrossesSR1490
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US74
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.23013, -80.93413
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Harlee Ave over SR1490 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harlee Ave over SR1490 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Harlee Ave over SR1490 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harlee Ave over SR1490?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Harlee Ave over SR1490?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.