Gorman Street over Norfolk Southern RR & Cs
PoorWake County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.HILLSBOROUGH · Structure no. 000000001830646
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gorman Street over Norfolk Southern RR & Cs is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gorman Street over Norfolk Southern RR & Cs in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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.
It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gorman Street over Norfolk Southern RR & Cs built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gorman Street over Norfolk Southern RR & Cs 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Gorman Street over Norfolk Southern RR & Cs carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Gorman Street over Norfolk Southern RR & Cs?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Gorman Street over Norfolk Southern RR & Cs?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.