US Bridges

Gruber Road over All American Expressway

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, North Carolina · SW of Carver Ave Intersec · Structure no. 000000000510231

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Gruber Road over All American Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gruber Road over All American Expressway in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGruber Road
CrossesAll American Expressway
LocationSW of Carver Ave Intersec
Coordinates35.12583, -78.98056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gruber Road over All American Expressway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gruber Road over All American Expressway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gruber Road over All American Expressway carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gruber Road over All American Expressway?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Gruber Road over All American Expressway?

It is owned by the Army.