US Bridges

SR5809 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.06 Mi.W. JCT West St. · Structure no. 000000001830529

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR5809 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR5809 over Norfolk Southern RR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR5809
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.06 Mi.W. JCT West St.
RouteState Highway 5809
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77988, -78.64718
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR5809 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR5809 over Norfolk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR5809 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR5809 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR5809 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.