US Bridges

SR2145 over Dan River

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC65 · Structure no. 000000001570119

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
447 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2145 over Dan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2145 over Dan River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR2145
CrossesDan River
Location1.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC65
RouteState Highway 2145
Coordinates36.41065, -79.82734
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 SR2145 over Dan River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2145 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR2145 over Dan River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2145 over Dan River?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2145 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.