US Bridges

NC55 over Abandoned Dur&south R.R.

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.S.JCT.SR2767 · Structure no. 000000001830094

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC55 over Abandoned Dur&south R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC55 over Abandoned Dur&south R.R. in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC55
CrossesAbandoned Dur&south R.R.
Location0.3MI.S.JCT.SR2767
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55432, -78.75616
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC55 over Abandoned Dur&south R.R. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC55 over Abandoned Dur&south R.R. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC55 over Abandoned Dur&south R.R. carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC55 over Abandoned Dur&south R.R.?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC55 over Abandoned Dur&south R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.