US Bridges

SR1961 over Prospect St; CSX RR

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1970 · Structure no. 000000000810587

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
652 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1961 over Prospect St; CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1961 over Prospect St; CSX RR 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1961
CrossesProspect St; CSX RR
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1970
RouteState Highway 1961
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93071, -80.02326
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length652 ft (198.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR1961 over Prospect St; CSX RR built?

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

What condition is SR1961 over Prospect St; CSX 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1961 over Prospect St; CSX RR carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1961 over Prospect St; CSX RR?

The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR1961 over Prospect St; CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.