US Bridges

SR2269 over Caro.&northwester RR

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. US220 · Structure no. 000000001510447

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2269 over Caro.&northwester RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2269 over Caro.&northwester RR in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2269
CrossesCaro.&northwester RR
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. US220
RouteState Highway 2269
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73357, -79.82108
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2018)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR2269 over Caro.&northwester RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2269 over Caro.&northwester 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR2269 over Caro.&northwester RR carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR2269 over Caro.&northwester RR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR2269 over Caro.&northwester RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.