GREENSBORO, N.C. — Support beams, cracked concrete and peeling glue, all issues spotted at the Bellemeade Street Parking Deck in Downtown Greensboro.
"I definitely wouldn't park here," Greensboro resident, Lindsey Miller said.
"I wouldn't park here," Greensboro resident, Rachel Keplin echoed.
"No, most definitely not. No, especially if a storm coming by. No, that's not good," Greensboro resident, Marquez Monroe said.
WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman showed them photos from Kimley-horn and associates, an engineering firm that's recommended either a partial or complete demolition of the deck.
According to the firm, which was hired by the city, many of the issues are on level 8, the top floor.
The report pointed out "significant deterioration, creating a serious structural safety concern."
Lindsey Miller is concerned herself.
"Looking at the photos. I mean, if it's something structurally not safe. I mean, yes, i could park my car here. It might be safe but you never know when the day is that it's gonna crash down," Miller said.
The City of Greensboro said no one is allowed to park on the upper levels right now but folks like Marquez Monroe are concerned about pedestrians walking in, around or near the deck.
"There's people out here. You feel me? You don't wanna come in here and you know, be risking your life coming up here," Monroe said.
The engineering firm said parking decks normally have a lifespan of 50 years if properly maintained. The Bellemeade Deck was built about 35 years ago.
Rachel Keplin looks at the glass half full saying 35 years is quite the run.
"I mean, buildings aren't meant to last forever. Someone needs to come evaluate it," Keplin said. "But am I gonna park in here the next time I play at Tanger Center? No."
One thing they all agreed on is that something needs to be done and soon.
"It could get worse. So, you know, they gotta do something about it," Monroe said.
The city said they've received the report and are reviewing it to determine next steps.
Councilman Zack Matheny said the city is working with monthly parkers to find other options.