US Bridges

Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT RR Yard

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.33 Mi.N.Jct.Freedom Dr. · Structure no. 000000001191332

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT RR Yard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT RR Yard in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFred D.Alexander B
CrossesCSXT RR Yard
Location0.33 Mi.N.Jct.Freedom Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.27519, -80.93012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT RR Yard built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT RR Yard 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT RR Yard carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT RR Yard?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT RR Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.