US Bridges

SR3008 over CSX RR

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.W.Jct. West St. · Structure no. 000000001830528

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3008 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3008 over CSX RR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3008
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.05 Mi.W.Jct. West St.
RouteState Highway 3008
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78073, -78.64698
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR3008 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3008 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR3008 over CSX RR carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3008 over CSX RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR3008 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.