SR1545 over Haw River
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1520 · Structure no. 000000000370091
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 435 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1545 over Haw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1545 over Haw River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1545 over Haw River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1545 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1545 over Haw River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1545 over Haw River?
The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1545 over Haw River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.