US Bridges

Lees Chapel Rd. over Norfolk Southern R.R.

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.W.JCT.BRIGHTWOOD RD · Structure no. 000000000810143

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Chapel Rd. over Norfolk Southern R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lees Chapel Rd. over Norfolk Southern R.R. in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLees Chapel Rd.
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R.
Location0.3MI.W.JCT.BRIGHTWOOD RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.14551, -79.75794
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lees Chapel Rd. over Norfolk Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Chapel Rd. over Norfolk Southern R.R. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lees Chapel Rd. over Norfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lees Chapel Rd. over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Lees Chapel Rd. over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.