US Bridges

SR2752 over Norfolk&southern Railway

PoorPosted for load

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of JCT US401 · Structure no. 000000001830405

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2752 over Norfolk&southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2752 over Norfolk&southern Railway in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2752
CrossesNorfolk&southern Railway
Location0.3 MI E. of JCT US401
RouteState Highway 2752
Coordinates35.62438, -78.71788
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2019)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2752 over Norfolk&southern Railway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2752 over Norfolk&southern Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2752 over Norfolk&southern Railway carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2752 over Norfolk&southern Railway?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR2752 over Norfolk&southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.