US Bridges

SR1795 over I40

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. of Jct. SR3090 · Structure no. 000000001830101

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1795 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1795 over I40 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1795
CrossesI40
Location0.7 Mi. N. of Jct. SR3090
RouteState Highway 1795
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.84041, -78.78174
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1987)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1795 over I40 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1795 over I40 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1795 over I40 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1795 over I40?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1795 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.