US Bridges

NC24 Wbl over NC49

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.49 MI.E.JCT.SR2968 · Structure no. 000000001190511

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 Wbl over NC49 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 Wbl over NC49 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 25,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,500 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24 Wbl
CrossesNC49
Location0.49 MI.E.JCT.SR2968
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29592, -80.74299
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,750 (2022)
Projected traffic51,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 Wbl over NC49 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 Wbl over NC49 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 Wbl over NC49 carry?

About 25,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 Wbl over NC49?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 Wbl over NC49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.