US Bridges

16th Street over Norfolk Srr

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.95 MI.W.JCT.W/US29 · Structure no. 000000000810579

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Street over Norfolk Srr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th Street over Norfolk Srr in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries16th Street
CrossesNorfolk Srr
Location0.95 MI.W.JCT.W/US29
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10911, -79.77652
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th Street over Norfolk Srr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th Street over Norfolk Srr 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 Norfolk Srr carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 16th Street over Norfolk Srr?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Street over Norfolk Srr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.