NC55 over NC147
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.76 Mi. W. Jct. SR1945 · Structure no. 000000000630012
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over NC147 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC55 over NC147 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 over NC147 built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 over NC147 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NC55 over NC147 carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over NC147?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns NC55 over NC147?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.