US Bridges

SR2377 over Southern Railway

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. I40 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000670211

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2377 over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2377 over Southern Railway in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2377
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. I40 Bus.
RouteState Highway 2377
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.11217, -80.16812
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2019)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2377 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2377 over Southern 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR2377 over Southern Railway carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2377 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2377 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.