US Bridges

SR2509 over Neuse River

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2542 · Structure no. 000000001830240

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2509 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2509 over Neuse River in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2509
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2542
RouteState Highway 2509
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70258, -78.47814
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length351 ft (106.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2509 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2509 over Neuse River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2509 over Neuse River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2509 over Neuse River?

The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2509 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.