NC42 over Deep River
GoodChatham County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.E. Jct. SR 2306 · Structure no. 000000000370019
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 344 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC42 over Deep River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over Deep River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NC42 over Deep River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC42 over Deep River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does NC42 over Deep River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC42 over Deep River?
The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NC42 over Deep River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.