US Bridges

Westmont Drive over Southern Railroad

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.GRAHAM Pkwy. · Structure no. 000000001190477

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmont Drive over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westmont Drive over Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWestmont Drive
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.1MI.N.JCT.GRAHAM Pkwy.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18871, -80.90421
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Westmont Drive over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westmont Drive over Southern Railroad 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 Westmont Drive over Southern Railroad carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Westmont Drive over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Westmont Drive over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.