NC55 over US1
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 1.13 Mi. W. Jct. SR1010 · Structure no. 000000001830071
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over US1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC55 over US1 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 over US1 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 over US1 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NC55 over US1 carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over US1?
The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns NC55 over US1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.