US Bridges

SR2000 over Neuse River

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 2.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC98 · Structure no. 000000001830019

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
479 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2000 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2000 over Neuse River in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2000
CrossesNeuse River
Location2.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC98
RouteState Highway 2000
Coordinates35.94083, -78.57996
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length479 ft (146 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2000 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2000 over Neuse River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR2000 over Neuse River carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2000 over Neuse River?

The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR2000 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.