US Bridges

SR2516 over Norfolk Southern

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1508 · Structure no. 000000000670316

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2516 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2516 over Norfolk Southern in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2516
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1508
RouteState Highway 2516
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.1045, -80.24467
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR2516 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2516 over Norfolk Southern 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2516 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2516 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR2516 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.