US Bridges

Sardis Rd. over CSX RR

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.W.Jct E Indep Blvd · Structure no. 000000001190497

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Rd. over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sardis Rd. over CSX RR in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSardis Rd.
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.4 Mi.W.Jct E Indep Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.14214, -80.73318
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sardis Rd. over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sardis Rd. over CSX 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sardis Rd. over CSX RR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Rd. over CSX RR?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Sardis Rd. over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.