US Bridges

US64E over SR1613

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000001830017

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E over SR1613 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64E over SR1613 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,500 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64E
CrossesSR1613
Location1.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC55
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.74966, -78.85123
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,250 (2021)
Projected traffic46,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64E over SR1613 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64E over SR1613 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US64E over SR1613 carry?

About 23,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64E over SR1613?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US64E over SR1613?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.