US Bridges

SR1378 over N & W Railroad

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Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. W. Jct. US220 · Structure no. 000000001570243

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1378 over N & W Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1378 over N & W Railroad in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1378
CrossesN & W Railroad
Location0.15 Mi. W. Jct. US220
RouteState Highway 1378
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.53962, -79.91419
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 SR1378 over N & W Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1378 over N & W Railroad 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1378 over N & W Railroad carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1378 over N & W Railroad?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1378 over N & W Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.