US Bridges

SR1002 over I40

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1653 · Structure no. 000000001830073

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over I40 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesI40
Location1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1653
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.85013, -78.79856
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2021)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
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 SR1002 over I40 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over I40 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1002 over I40 carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over I40?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.