US Bridges

NC51 Sbl over CSX Railroad

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1009 · Structure no. 000000001190600

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC51 Sbl over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC51 Sbl over CSX Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC51 Sbl
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1009
RouteState Highway 51
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.12303, -80.72554
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2018)
Projected traffic61,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC51 Sbl over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC51 Sbl over CSX 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC51 Sbl over CSX Railroad carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC51 Sbl over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC51 Sbl over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.