S.Mcdowell St. over Convention Center
GoodWake County, North Carolina · Int. Cabarrus/Mcdowell ST · Structure no. 000000001831496
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.Mcdowell St. over Convention Center is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.Mcdowell St. over Convention Center 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.Mcdowell St. over Convention Center built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.Mcdowell St. over Convention Center 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 S.Mcdowell St. over Convention Center carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S.Mcdowell St. over Convention Center?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns S.Mcdowell St. over Convention Center?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.