US Bridges

Bryan Park Rd. over Southern RR

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · .6MI.W.JCT.SR2526 · Structure no. 000000000810497

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryan Park Rd. over Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryan Park Rd. over Southern RR in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBryan Park Rd.
CrossesSouthern RR
Location.6MI.W.JCT.SR2526
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.17712, -79.72932
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1979)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryan Park Rd. over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryan Park Rd. over Southern RR 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 Bryan Park Rd. over Southern RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bryan Park Rd. over Southern RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bryan Park Rd. over Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.