US Bridges

East Bank Street over Norfolk Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, North Carolina · .1MI.S.JCT.MAIN Street · Structure no. 000000001590394

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Bank Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Bank Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Bank Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.1MI.S.JCT.MAIN Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.66384, -80.47011
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Bank Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Bank Street over Norfolk Southern 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does East Bank Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Bank Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns East Bank Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.