NC147N over US15/501 Byp.
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · JCT.NC147&US15/501 Bypass · Structure no. 000000000630338
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC147N over US15/501 Byp. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC147N over US15/501 Byp. in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC147N over US15/501 Byp. built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC147N over US15/501 Byp. 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC147N over US15/501 Byp. carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC147N over US15/501 Byp.?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns NC147N over US15/501 Byp.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.