US Bridges

NC24 & NC27 Wbl over A C & Western Railroad

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.14 Mi. W. Jct. SR3235 · Structure no. 000000001190649

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 & NC27 Wbl over A C & Western Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 & NC27 Wbl over A C & Western Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24 & NC27 Wbl
CrossesA C & Western Railroad
Location0.14 Mi. W. Jct. SR3235
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.2109, -80.66258
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2022)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 & NC27 Wbl over A C & Western Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 & NC27 Wbl over A C & Western 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 & NC27 Wbl over A C & Western Railroad carry?

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

How long is NC24 & NC27 Wbl over A C & Western Railroad?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 & NC27 Wbl over A C & Western Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.