US Bridges

N. Sharon Amity RD over US HWY 74

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .5 MI S NC27(ALBEMARLE RD · Structure no. 000000001191171

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Sharon Amity RD over US HWY 74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Sharon Amity RD over US HWY 74 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 102 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN. Sharon Amity RD
CrossesUS HWY 74
Location.5 MI S NC27(ALBEMARLE RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.1944, -80.76617
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2018)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 N. Sharon Amity RD over US HWY 74 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Sharon Amity RD over US HWY 74 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N. Sharon Amity RD over US HWY 74 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N. Sharon Amity RD over US HWY 74?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns N. Sharon Amity RD over US HWY 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.