US Bridges

SR2456 over N & W Railroad

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2264 · Structure no. 000000000670230

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2456 over N & W Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2456 over N & W Railroad in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2456
CrossesN & W Railroad
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2264
RouteState Highway 2456
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.14617, -80.22599
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 SR2456 over N & W Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2456 over N & W Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR2456 over N & W Railroad carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2456 over N & W Railroad?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR2456 over N & W Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.