US Bridges

Glen Lake Drive over Glen Lake

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1MI N.Jct.W/Cascade Blv · Structure no. 000000001191382

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Lake Drive over Glen Lake is a steel culvert carrying Glen Lake Drive over Glen Lake in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGlen Lake Drive
CrossesGlen Lake
Location0.1MI N.Jct.W/Cascade Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.20041, -80.917
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2016)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Lake Drive over Glen Lake built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Lake Drive over Glen Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Glen Lake Drive over Glen Lake carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glen Lake Drive over Glen Lake?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Lake Drive over Glen Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.