US Bridges

SR2282 over Dan River

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1604 · Structure no. 000000001570045

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
797 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2282 over Dan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2282 over Dan River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2282
CrossesDan River
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1604
RouteState Highway 2282
Coordinates36.48493, -79.76274
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length797 ft (242.9 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2282 over Dan River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2282 over Dan River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR2282 over Dan River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR2282 over Dan River?

The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR2282 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.