US Bridges

Monroe St. over Norfolk Southern Rr.

FairPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Shelton Ave. · Structure no. 000000000970502

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe St. over Norfolk Southern Rr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe St. over Norfolk Southern Rr. in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe St.
CrossesNorfolk Southern Rr.
Location0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Shelton Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77394, -80.88291
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 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 Monroe St. over Norfolk Southern Rr. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe St. over Norfolk Southern 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe St. over Norfolk Southern Rr. carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Monroe St. over Norfolk Southern Rr.?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe St. over Norfolk Southern Rr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.