US Bridges

E. Congress Street over CSX RR

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.01MI.E.JCT.S.ASPEN St. · Structure no. 000000001090056

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Congress Street over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Congress Street over CSX RR in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE. Congress Street
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.01MI.E.JCT.S.ASPEN St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.46874, -81.25521
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2004)
Projected traffic12,000 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 E. Congress Street over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Congress Street over CSX RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E. Congress Street over CSX RR carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E. Congress Street over CSX RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns E. Congress Street over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.