US Bridges

SR1153 over US1

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1011 · Structure no. 000000001830136

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1153 over US1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1153 over US1 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1153
CrossesUS1
Location1.6 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1011
RouteState Highway 1153
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70328, -78.85914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1153 over US1 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1153 over US1 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1153 over US1 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1153 over US1?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1153 over US1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.