US Bridges

NC96 over US64 US264

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · .32 MI S. JCT SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001830030

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC96 over US64 US264 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC96 over US64 US264 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC96
CrossesUS64 US264
Location.32 MI S. JCT SR1001
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates35.83431, -78.32122
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2021)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC96 over US64 US264 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC96 over US64 US264 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC96 over US64 US264 carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC96 over US64 US264?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns NC96 over US64 US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.