Us501 over Eno River

Poor Condition59 years old30,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham
Location3.8 Mi. N. Jct. I85
CarriesUs501
CrossesEno River
Coordinates36.07206, -78.90864

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length204.7 ft (62.4 m)
Max Span73.8 ft (22.5 m)
Deck Width61.7 ft (18.8 m)
Deck Area1173.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic30,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000630035

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