US Bridges

SR2163 over NC147

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · @ Jct.Briggs AVE&NC147 · Structure no. 000000000630186

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2163 over NC147 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2163 over NC147 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2163
CrossesNC147
Location@ Jct.Briggs AVE&NC147
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97646, -78.87577
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR2163 over NC147 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2163 over NC147 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 SR2163 over NC147 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2163 over NC147?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR2163 over NC147?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.