US Bridges

US25 Bus. over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 75 FT.W.JCT.SR1758 · Structure no. 000000000890153

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 Bus. over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 Bus. over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS25 Bus.
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location75 FT.W.JCT.SR1758
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30567, -82.44657
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2018)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US25 Bus. over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 Bus. over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US25 Bus. over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US25 Bus. over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US25 Bus. over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.