US Bridges

E.Bessemer Avenue over Norfolk Srr

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 50FT.E.JCT.CHURCH St. · Structure no. 000000000810580

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Bessemer Avenue over Norfolk Srr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.Bessemer Avenue over Norfolk Srr in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE.Bessemer Avenue
CrossesNorfolk Srr
Location50FT.E.JCT.CHURCH St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08581, -79.78435
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 E.Bessemer Avenue over Norfolk Srr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.Bessemer Avenue 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 E.Bessemer Avenue over Norfolk Srr carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E.Bessemer Avenue over Norfolk Srr?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E.Bessemer Avenue over Norfolk Srr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.