US Bridges

SR2026 Sbl over Southern Railroad

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.N. of I40 · Structure no. 000000001830578

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2026 Sbl over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2026 Sbl over Southern Railroad 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 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2026 Sbl
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.4 Mi.N. of I40
RouteState Highway 2026
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75893, -78.63507
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2019)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR2026 Sbl over Southern Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR2026 Sbl over Southern Railroad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR2026 Sbl over Southern Railroad carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2026 Sbl over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR2026 Sbl over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.