US Bridges

Exchange Park Lane over Eno River

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · .02 MI S JCT NC86 · Structure no. 000000001350241

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1985 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange Park Lane over Eno River is a concrete tee beam carrying Exchange Park Lane over Eno River in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesExchange Park Lane
CrossesEno River
Location.02 MI S JCT NC86
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.07255, -79.09994
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1985)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Exchange Park Lane over Eno River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exchange Park Lane over Eno River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Exchange Park Lane over Eno River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Exchange Park Lane over Eno River?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Exchange Park Lane over Eno River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.