US Bridges

NC147 N over SR1317

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · .65 Mi.N. of JCT US15/501 · Structure no. 000000000630459

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC147 N over SR1317 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC147 N over SR1317 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC147 N
CrossesSR1317
Location.65 Mi.N. of JCT US15/501
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates36.02317, -78.95857
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC147 N over SR1317 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC147 N over SR1317 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 NC147 N over SR1317 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC147 N over SR1317?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NC147 N over SR1317?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.