Cheswick Drive over Big Branch

Poor Condition66 years old5,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Location0.3 Mi.e.jct.oakland Rd.
CarriesCheswick Drive
CrossesBig Branch
Coordinates35.82726, -78.62992

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area94.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,800 (1991)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001830627

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