US Bridges

Anderson Street over NC147

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US70 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000630312

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Street over NC147 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson Street over NC147 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson Street
CrossesNC147
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US70 Bus.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00733, -78.92962
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2018)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Anderson Street over NC147 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Anderson Street over NC147 carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Street over NC147?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Street over NC147?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.