SR1902 over Falls Lake
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1901 · Structure no. 000000001830085
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 457 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1902 over Falls Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1902 over Falls Lake 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 457 ft (139.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1902 over Falls Lake built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1902 over Falls Lake 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1902 over Falls Lake carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1902 over Falls Lake?
The structure is 457 ft (139.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR1902 over Falls Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.