SR1940 over NC147
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR2020 · Structure no. 000000000630194
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1940 over NC147 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1940 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1940 over NC147 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1940 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1940 over NC147 carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1940 over NC147?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1940 over NC147?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.