US Bridges

US64W over NC87

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1516 · Structure no. 000000000370501

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W over NC87 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W over NC87 in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64W
CrossesNC87
Location1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1516
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.74304, -79.20747
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2022)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64W over NC87 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64W over NC87 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US64W over NC87 carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64W over NC87?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US64W over NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.