US Bridges

SR2053 over Seaboard Coastline RR

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001250187

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2053 over Seaboard Coastline RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2053 over Seaboard Coastline RR in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2053
CrossesSeaboard Coastline RR
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US1
RouteState Highway 2053
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.15994, -79.40522
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2016)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2053 over Seaboard Coastline RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2053 over Seaboard Coastline 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2053 over Seaboard Coastline RR carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2053 over Seaboard Coastline RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2053 over Seaboard Coastline RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.