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Elon University pedestrian underpass under construction in February 2010. |
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Several bridges are outdated, with height and weight limitations |
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This rail bridge over Old Hwy 70 in Clayton, constructed in the early 1900s, is the oldest existing bridge on the railroad. A new structure will improve the vertical clearance on the highway and allow for increased train speeds. |
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An Amtrak train crosses the newly completed NCRR rail bridge over Highway 54 in Research Triangle Park. NCDOT will soon widen the road to five lanes as a result. |
Elon University Pedestrian Underpass
The pedestrian underpass at Elon University is intended as a model project. As the university’s facilities have grown through the years, the college expanded on the south side of the North Carolina Railroad corridor. An underpass, along with fences and signage to encourage its use, will provide a safe means of crossing the railroad for the numerous pedestrians within the University community and the Town of Elon.
Cost: $2.2 million (NCRR - $1 million; Elon University $1.2 million)
Status: Completed
Watch the Elon University pedestrian underpass be built.
Restricted Bridge-Clayton
Upgrading this structure eliminates speed restrictions and improves
clearance on Highway 70 Business. The previous bridge had been damaged
by trucks striking its girders. This bridge span was replaced in a single day, February 6, 2008!
Cost: $1,000,000
Status: Completed
Watch this railroad bridge be replaced
NC 54 Bridge-Research Triangle Park
A narrow, outdated bridge was replaced with a double-track structure
that will accommodate regional transit needs, increase rail capacity,
improve vehicular traffic flow and eliminate substandard clearance.
NCRR's portion of the project is complete, and on budget.
Cost: $5,500,000
Status: Completed
Restricted Bridge-near Burlington
The existing bridge over Highway 87 is restricted for double-stack
loads.
Cost: $250,000
Status: Completed
Bridge Trestle-Craven County
A single-track wooden trestle in Craven County needs replacement to
accommodate today's wider, faster, heavier rail cars and to improve
access to the port.
Cost: $450,000
Status: Completed
Neuse River Bridge-Johnston County
This 80-year old bridge requires repair and renovations. Its 306-foot
through truss span is height restricted. Work will improve clearance.
Cost: $250,000
Status: Completed
Bridge and Grade Separation-Charlotte
Both vehicular and train traffic would flow more smoothly with improvements
to the busy Sugar Creek Road area in Charlotte. With heavy freight
and passenger train service, this part of the line is under evaluation.
The project would be done jointly with other partners.
Cost: Under evaluation
Status: Preliminary Engineering 2007-2008
Eight Bridge Replacements in Lenoir and Craven Counties
This project will replace single track trestle bridges over creeks in Lenoir and Craven County
to address settling piers and weight requirements.
Cost: $2,300,000 (50/50 cost share with Norfolk Southern)
Status: In Progress
