US Bridges

SR1317 over US15BYP US501BYP

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · .7 Mi. N. of Jct. SR 1320 · Structure no. 000000000630129

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1317 over US15BYP US501BYP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1317 over US15BYP US501BYP in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1317
CrossesUS15BYP US501BYP
Location.7 Mi. N. of Jct. SR 1320
RouteState Highway 1317
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01178, -78.95521
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1317 over US15BYP US501BYP built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1317 over US15BYP US501BYP 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1317 over US15BYP US501BYP carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1317 over US15BYP US501BYP?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR1317 over US15BYP US501BYP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.