Pettigrew Street over Campus Drive
PoorDurham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.E.Jct.Swift Avenue · Structure no. 000000000630246
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pettigrew Street over Campus Drive is a concrete tee beam carrying Pettigrew Street over Campus Drive in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pettigrew Street over Campus Drive built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pettigrew Street over Campus Drive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Pettigrew Street over Campus Drive carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pettigrew Street over Campus Drive?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Pettigrew Street over Campus Drive?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.