US Bridges

Hawthorne LN over US74

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.79 Mi. N. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190808

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawthorne LN over US74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawthorne LN over US74 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHawthorne LN
CrossesUS74
Location0.79 Mi. N. Jct. NC16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.21824, -80.81927
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2016)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hawthorne LN over US74 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawthorne LN over US74 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Hawthorne LN over US74 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hawthorne LN over US74?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Hawthorne LN over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.