US Bridges

SR 1546 over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. Jamestown · Structure no. 000000000810834

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1546 over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel slab carrying SR 1546 over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1546
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. Jamestown
RouteState Highway 1516
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00394, -79.91361
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 1546 over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1546 over Norfolk Southern Railroa in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1546 over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1546 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1546 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.