US Bridges

I40 I440 US64 over SR2544

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.E.JCT.SR1007 · Structure no. 000000001830008

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 I440 US64 over SR2544 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 I440 US64 over SR2544 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 98,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,000 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 I440 US64
CrossesSR2544
Location1.0 MI.E.JCT.SR1007
RouteInterstate 440
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75403, -78.58273
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.3 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,000 (2020)
Projected traffic196,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I40 I440 US64 over SR2544 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 I440 US64 over SR2544 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I40 I440 US64 over SR2544 carry?

About 98,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 I440 US64 over SR2544?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I40 I440 US64 over SR2544?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.