SR1609 over US19 23
GoodMadison County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1610 · Structure no. 000000001150534
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 239 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1609 over US19 23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1609 over US19 23 in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1609 over US19 23 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1609 over US19 23 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1609 over US19 23 carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1609 over US19 23?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1609 over US19 23?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.