US Bridges

Josh Birmingham over Airport Loop Rd.

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6M. E. Jct.Old Downs RD · Structure no. 000000001191408

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josh Birmingham over Airport Loop Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Josh Birmingham over Airport Loop Rd. in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJosh Birmingham
CrossesAirport Loop Rd.
Location0.6M. E. Jct.Old Downs RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22097, -80.94394
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2016)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Josh Birmingham over Airport Loop Rd. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Josh Birmingham over Airport Loop Rd. 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 Josh Birmingham over Airport Loop Rd. carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Josh Birmingham over Airport Loop Rd.?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Josh Birmingham over Airport Loop Rd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.