US Bridges

I440W over SR2204

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001830129

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440W over SR2204 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I440W over SR2204 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,000 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesI440W
CrossesSR2204
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US1
RouteInterstate 440
Coordinates35.81013, -78.6015
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2022)
Projected traffic120,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I440W over SR2204 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I440W over SR2204 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I440W over SR2204 carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I440W over SR2204?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I440W over SR2204?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.