US15/501N over NC54
FairOrange County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1750 · Structure no. 000000001350281
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15/501N over NC54 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15/501N over NC54 in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,500 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US15/501N over NC54 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US15/501N over NC54 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US15/501N over NC54 carry?
About 24,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US15/501N over NC54?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US15/501N over NC54?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.