US Bridges

Atlantic Ave. over Norfolk Southern CSX

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.S.WHITAKER Mill RD · Structure no. 000000001830644

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
510 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Ave. over Norfolk Southern CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Ave. over Norfolk Southern CSX in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAtlantic Ave.
CrossesNorfolk Southern CSX
Location0.2MI.S.WHITAKER Mill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.8048, -78.62378
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2021)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic Ave. over Norfolk Southern CSX built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Ave. over Norfolk Southern CSX 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Atlantic Ave. over Norfolk Southern CSX carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Ave. over Norfolk Southern CSX?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Ave. over Norfolk Southern CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.