US Bridges

SR1652 over I40

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.47 Mi. N. Jct. SR1795 · Structure no. 000000001830138

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1652 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1652 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesSR1652
CrossesI40
Location0.47 Mi. N. Jct. SR1795
RouteState Highway 1652
Coordinates35.83175, -78.76379
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2022)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1652 over I40 built?

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

What condition is SR1652 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1652 over I40 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1652 over I40?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR1652 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.