US Bridges

S.Salisbury Street over Winston Salem SB Railway

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR3346 · Structure no. 000000000570186

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Salisbury Street over Winston Salem SB Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.Salisbury Street over Winston Salem SB Railway in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS.Salisbury Street
CrossesWinston Salem SB Railway
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR3346
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.81065, -80.26601
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2016)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Salisbury Street over Winston Salem SB Railway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Salisbury Street over Winston Salem SB Railway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S.Salisbury Street over Winston Salem SB Railway carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.Salisbury Street over Winston Salem SB Railway?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S.Salisbury Street over Winston Salem SB Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.