US Bridges

Stadium Drive over Lake Fisher

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. N. Jct. Lane St. · Structure no. 000000001590460

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stadium Drive over Lake Fisher is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stadium Drive over Lake Fisher in Rowan 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStadium Drive
CrossesLake Fisher
Location0.25 Mi. N. Jct. Lane St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.50346, -80.56747
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Stadium Drive over Lake Fisher built?

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

What condition is Stadium Drive over Lake Fisher 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Stadium Drive over Lake Fisher carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stadium Drive over Lake Fisher?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stadium Drive over Lake Fisher?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.