US Bridges

SR3112S over Southern Railroad

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.NC54 · Structure no. 000000001831209

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3112S over Southern Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3112S over Southern Railroad in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 369 ft (112.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR3112S
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.3 MI.S.JCT.NC54
RouteState Highway 3112
Coordinates35.80369, -78.81513
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length369 ft (112.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR3112S over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3112S over Southern Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR3112S over Southern Railroad carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3112S over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 369 ft (112.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR3112S over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.