Westinghouse Blvd. over Little Sugar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.W.Jct.Rodney St. · Structure no. 000000001191019
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westinghouse Blvd. over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westinghouse Blvd. over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westinghouse Blvd. over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westinghouse Blvd. over Little Sugar Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Westinghouse Blvd. over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Westinghouse Blvd. over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Westinghouse Blvd. over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.