NC98 over NC50
FairWake County, North Carolina · JCT.NC50 · Structure no. 000000001830012
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC98 over NC50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC98 over NC50 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC98 over NC50 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC98 over NC50 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NC98 over NC50 carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC98 over NC50?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NC98 over NC50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.