US Bridges

West First St. over Norfolk S. Railroad (aba

PoorPosted for load

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .5 Mi.W.Northwest Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000670296

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West First St. over Norfolk S. Railroad (aba is a concrete tee beam carrying West First St. over Norfolk S. Railroad (aba in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest First St.
CrossesNorfolk S. Railroad (aba
Location.5 Mi.W.Northwest Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.09607, -80.27087
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West First St. over Norfolk S. Railroad (aba built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is West First St. over Norfolk S. Railroad (aba in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does West First St. over Norfolk S. Railroad (aba carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West First St. over Norfolk S. Railroad (aba?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns West First St. over Norfolk S. Railroad (aba?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.