North American over Bear Trail
GoodPosted for loadRandolph County, North Carolina · Nc Zoo West of Prairie · Structure no. 000000001510578
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North American over Bear Trail is a concrete slab carrying North American over Bear Trail in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 North American over Bear Trail built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is North American over Bear Trail 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 2024.
How much traffic does North American over Bear Trail carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is North American over Bear Trail?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns North American over Bear Trail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.