Broad Street over Salem Creek
FairPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · .05 S.Jct.Salem Avenue · Structure no. 000000000670375
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Salem Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Broad Street over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over Salem Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Salem Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Salem Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.