US Bridges

SR2028 Tw Alexand. over NC147

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.75 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1959 · Structure no. 000000000630202

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2028 Tw Alexand. over NC147 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2028 Tw Alexand. over NC147 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 57 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,000 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2028 Tw Alexand.
CrossesNC147
Location0.75 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1959
RouteState Highway 2028
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.92443, -78.86024
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2021)
Projected traffic117,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2028 Tw Alexand. over NC147 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SR2028 Tw Alexand. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2028 Tw Alexand. over NC147 carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2028 Tw Alexand. over NC147?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR2028 Tw Alexand. over NC147?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.