US Bridges

NC147 Sbl over Campus Drive

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1320 · Structure no. 000000000630138

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC147 Sbl over Campus Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC147 Sbl over Campus Drive in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC147 Sbl
CrossesCampus Drive
Location0.4 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1320
RouteState Highway 147
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00217, -78.91796
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2019)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NC147 Sbl over Campus Drive built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC147 Sbl over Campus Drive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC147 Sbl over Campus Drive carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC147 Sbl over Campus Drive?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns NC147 Sbl over Campus Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.