US Bridges

SR1920 over Abandoned RR

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1932 · Structure no. 000000001610604

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1920 over Abandoned RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1920 over Abandoned RR in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1920
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1932
RouteState Highway 1920
Coordinates35.30943, -81.77398
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1920 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1920 over Abandoned RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1920 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1920 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1920 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.