E.Fisher St.(close over Norfolk Southern Rr.
PoorClosed to trafficRowan County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.S.US29 · Structure no. 000000001590138
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E.Fisher St.(close over Norfolk Southern Rr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.Fisher St.(close over Norfolk Southern Rr. in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E.Fisher St.(close over Norfolk Southern Rr. built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is E.Fisher St.(close over Norfolk Southern Rr. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does E.Fisher St.(close over Norfolk Southern Rr. carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is E.Fisher St.(close over Norfolk Southern Rr.?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns E.Fisher St.(close over Norfolk Southern Rr.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.