SR1513 over N.Fork New River
FairAshe County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1523 · Structure no. 000000000090044
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1513 over N.Fork New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1513 over N.Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1513 over N.Fork New River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1513 over N.Fork New 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1513 over N.Fork New River carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1513 over N.Fork New River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1513 over N.Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.