US Bridges

NC54E over SR1919

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. US15/501 · Structure no. 000000001350062

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC54E over SR1919 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC54E over SR1919 in Orange 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesNC54E
CrossesSR1919
Location1.1 Mi. W. Jct. US15/501
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates35.9012, -79.07333
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2015)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NC54E over SR1919 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC54E over SR1919 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does NC54E over SR1919 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC54E over SR1919?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC54E over SR1919?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.