US Bridges

SR5936 over NS Railroad

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.13MI.E.WALLANCE Neel RD · Structure no. 000000001191414

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR5936 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR5936 over NS Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR5936
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.13MI.E.WALLANCE Neel RD
RouteState Highway 5936
Coordinates35.19072, -80.96128
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 SR5936 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR5936 over NS Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR5936 over NS Railroad carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR5936 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR5936 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.