Cheswick Drive over Big Branch
PoorPosted for loadWake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.E.Jct.Oakland Rd. · Structure no. 000000001830627
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheswick Drive over Big Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheswick Drive over Big Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheswick Drive over Big Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cheswick Drive over Big Branch 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 Cheswick Drive over Big Branch carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cheswick Drive over Big Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Cheswick Drive over Big Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.