NC62 over Dan River
FairCaswell County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. N. Jct. NC57 · Structure no. 000000000330063
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 966 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC62 over Dan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC62 over Dan River in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC62 over Dan River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC62 over Dan 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC62 over Dan River carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC62 over Dan River?
The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns NC62 over Dan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.