US Bridges

Salisbury Street over Ral. Convention Ctr.

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 20 S. Jct. Cabarrus St. · Structure no. 000000001831497

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salisbury Street over Ral. Convention Ctr. is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Salisbury Street over Ral. Convention Ctr. in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSalisbury Street
CrossesRal. Convention Ctr.
Location20 S. Jct. Cabarrus St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.7736, -78.64044
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salisbury Street over Ral. Convention Ctr. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salisbury Street over Ral. Convention Ctr. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Salisbury Street over Ral. Convention Ctr. carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Salisbury Street over Ral. Convention Ctr.?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Salisbury Street over Ral. Convention Ctr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.