US Bridges

16th Street over Br of N. Buffalo CR

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.W.Jct. SR2526 · Structure no. 000000000810455

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Street over Br of N. Buffalo CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th Street over Br of N. Buffalo CR in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries16th Street
CrossesBr of N. Buffalo CR
Location0.1 Mi.W.Jct. SR2526
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10867, -79.76706
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2021)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th Street over Br of N. Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th Street over Br of N. Buffalo CR 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 16th Street over Br of N. Buffalo CR carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 16th Street over Br of N. Buffalo CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Street over Br of N. Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.