US Bridges

Josh Birmingham Pa over Southern RR

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US29 US74 · Structure no. 000000001190465

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josh Birmingham Pa over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Josh Birmingham Pa over Southern RR 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 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJosh Birmingham Pa
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US29 US74
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22766, -80.94264
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2016)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Josh Birmingham Pa over Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Josh Birmingham Pa over Southern RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Josh Birmingham Pa over Southern RR carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Josh Birmingham Pa over Southern RR?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Josh Birmingham Pa over Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.