US Bridges

NC98 over Neuse River

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. E. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001830031

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
455 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC98 over Neuse River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC98 over Neuse River 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 455 ft (138.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNC98
CrossesNeuse River
Location1.5 Mi. E. SR1005
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates35.97898, -78.63283
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length455 ft (138.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2021)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC98 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC98 over Neuse River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC98 over Neuse River carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC98 over Neuse River?

The structure is 455 ft (138.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NC98 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.