Sixteenth Street over Norfolk&western Railroad
PoorPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · .11 MI.W.JCT.SR2456 · Structure no. 000000000670390
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sixteenth Street over Norfolk&western Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sixteenth Street over Norfolk&western Railroad in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 50 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sixteenth Street over Norfolk&western Railroad built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sixteenth Street over Norfolk&western Railroad 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 Sixteenth Street over Norfolk&western Railroad carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sixteenth Street over Norfolk&western Railroad?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Sixteenth Street over Norfolk&western Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.