US Bridges

US64 Bus. Ebl over I440

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 2.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2921 · Structure no. 000000001830155

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Bus. Ebl over I440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Bus. Ebl over I440 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 61 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS64 Bus. Ebl
CrossesI440
Location2.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2921
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.79434, -78.58264
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2019)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 Bus. Ebl over I440 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US64 Bus. Ebl over I440 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US64 Bus. Ebl over I440 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 Bus. Ebl over I440?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Bus. Ebl over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.