US Bridges

NC147RAMP over NC147N

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000630602

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC147RAMP over NC147N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC147RAMP over NC147N in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 386 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC147RAMP
CrossesNC147N
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates35.96531, -78.86546
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width386 ft (117.6 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 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 NC147RAMP over NC147N built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC147RAMP over NC147N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC147RAMP over NC147N carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC147RAMP over NC147N?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 386 ft wide.

Who owns NC147RAMP over NC147N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.