Cedar Street over Norfolk Southern RR
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Fairview Ave. · Structure no. 000000000210553
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Street over Norfolk Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Street over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Street over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.