US Bridges

SR2026N over Southern Railway Spur

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. I-40 · Structure no. 000000001830576

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2026N over Southern Railway Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2026N over Southern Railway Spur in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2026N
CrossesSouthern Railway Spur
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. I-40
RouteState Highway 2026
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74986, -78.63625
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2017)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2026N over Southern Railway Spur built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2026N over Southern Railway Spur in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does SR2026N over Southern Railway Spur carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2026N over Southern Railway Spur?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR2026N over Southern Railway Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.