US Bridges

Cabarrus St. over Raleigh Convention Cente

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 20 East of Mcdowell ST · Structure no. 000000001831495

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabarrus St. over Raleigh Convention Cente is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cabarrus St. over Raleigh Convention Cente in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCabarrus St.
CrossesRaleigh Convention Cente
Location20 East of Mcdowell ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.77433, -78.64122
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span420 ft (128 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cabarrus St. over Raleigh Convention Cente built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabarrus St. over Raleigh Convention Cente 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cabarrus St. over Raleigh Convention Cente carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cabarrus St. over Raleigh Convention Cente?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cabarrus St. over Raleigh Convention Cente?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.