US Bridges

Ramseur Street over S.Roxboro Street

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · .15MI.E.JCT.MANGUM St. · Structure no. 000000000630280

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramseur Street over S.Roxboro Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramseur Street over S.Roxboro Street in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamseur Street
CrossesS.Roxboro Street
Location.15MI.E.JCT.MANGUM St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.99301, -78.89902
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramseur Street over S.Roxboro Street built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramseur Street over S.Roxboro Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramseur Street over S.Roxboro Street carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramseur Street over S.Roxboro Street?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramseur Street over S.Roxboro Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.