US Bridges

SR1370 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1375 · Structure no. 000000001830259

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1370 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1370 over Norfolk Southern RR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1370
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1375
RouteState Highway 1370
Coordinates35.73657, -78.66266
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1370 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1370 over Norfolk Southern 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1370 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1370 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR1370 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.