US Bridges

S.Dogwood Trail over Snow Goose Canal

Good

Dare County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N.Jct. Fairway DR · Structure no. 000000000550017

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Dogwood Trail over Snow Goose Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S.Dogwood Trail over Snow Goose Canal in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS.Dogwood Trail
CrossesSnow Goose Canal
Location0.1 Mi. N.Jct. Fairway DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.11943, -75.74103
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Dogwood Trail over Snow Goose Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Dogwood Trail over Snow Goose Canal 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.Dogwood Trail over Snow Goose Canal carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.Dogwood Trail over Snow Goose Canal?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.Dogwood Trail over Snow Goose Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.