US Bridges

Ashe Avenue over Norfork Southern RR

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N.Jct.Western Blvd · Structure no. 000000001830344

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashe Avenue over Norfork Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashe Avenue over Norfork Southern RR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAshe Avenue
CrossesNorfork Southern RR
Location0.3 Mi.N.Jct.Western Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78108, -78.65976
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic7,600 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashe Avenue over Norfork Southern RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashe Avenue over Norfork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ashe Avenue over Norfork Southern RR carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ashe Avenue over Norfork Southern RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ashe Avenue over Norfork Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.