US Bridges

Boylan Avenue over N.S.&csx RR

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.S.JCT.HARGETT St. · Structure no. 000000001830321

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boylan Avenue over N.S.&csx RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boylan Avenue over N.S.&csx RR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBoylan Avenue
CrossesN.S.&csx RR
Location0.2MI.S.JCT.HARGETT St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77753, -78.64956
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2017)
Projected traffic15,600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boylan Avenue over N.S.&csx RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boylan Avenue over N.S.&csx 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Boylan Avenue over N.S.&csx RR carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Boylan Avenue over N.S.&csx RR?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Boylan Avenue over N.S.&csx RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.