US Bridges

NC54 over NC147

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.14 Mi. E. Jct. SR2028 · Structure no. 000000000630300

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC54 over NC147 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC54 over NC147 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC54
CrossesNC147
Location0.14 Mi. E. Jct. SR2028
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates35.89771, -78.87607
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC54 over NC147 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC54 over NC147 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does NC54 over NC147 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC54 over NC147?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns NC54 over NC147?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.