NC87 over Southern Railway
GoodRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001570303
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87 over Southern Railway in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 83 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 NC87 over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87 over Southern Railway 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does NC87 over Southern Railway carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Southern Railway?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns NC87 over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.