US Bridges

NC54 over Haw River

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2109 · Structure no. 000000000010011

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC54 over Haw River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC54 over Haw River in Alamance 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC54
CrossesHaw River
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2109
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates36.04813, -79.36686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC54 over Haw River built?

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

What condition is NC54 over Haw River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does NC54 over Haw River carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC54 over Haw River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NC54 over Haw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.