EAST BOULEVARD
Carrying EAST BOULEVARD over LITTLE SUGAR CREEK
0.4 MI.E.JCT.SCOTT AVE., Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST BOULEVARD
The EAST BOULEVARD bridge in Mecklenburg, North Carolina carries EAST BOULEVARD over LITTLE SUGAR CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1952, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST BOULEVARD compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1952
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.2 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001190397
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST BOULEVARD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare EAST BOULEVARD against other structures in Mecklenburg and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EAST BOULEVARD?
EAST BOULEVARD in Mecklenburg, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST BOULEVARD inspected?
EAST BOULEVARD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST BOULEVARD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EAST BOULEVARD?
EAST BOULEVARD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST BOULEVARD?
EAST BOULEVARD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is EAST BOULEVARD and does age affect safety?
EAST BOULEVARD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1952.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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