US Bridges

US311 NC14/87/770 over Dan River

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.10 Mi. N JCT.NC87/US311 · Structure no. 000000001570132

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US311 NC14/87/770 over Dan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US311 NC14/87/770 over Dan River in Rockingham 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 520 ft (158.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS311 NC14/87/770
CrossesDan River
Location0.10 Mi. N JCT.NC87/US311
RouteU.S. Route 311
Coordinates36.47388, -79.73636
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length520 ft (158.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2021)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US311 NC14/87/770 over Dan River built?

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

What condition is US311 NC14/87/770 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 2023.

How much traffic does US311 NC14/87/770 over Dan River carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US311 NC14/87/770 over Dan River?

The structure is 520 ft (158.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US311 NC14/87/770 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.