US Bridges

SR2459 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.E. Jct. NC115 · Structure no. 000000001191258

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2459 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2459 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2459 Wbl
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.7 Mi.E. Jct. NC115
RouteState Highway 2459
Coordinates35.36714, -80.82052
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2018)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2459 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2459 Wbl over Norfolk Southern 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2459 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2459 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR2459 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.