US501 over Eno River
PoorDurham County, North Carolina · 3.8 Mi. N. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000000630035
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US501 over Eno River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US501 over Eno River in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US501 over Eno River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US501 over Eno River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US501 over Eno River carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US501 over Eno River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US501 over Eno River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.