US Bridges

US64W.BUS over I440

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 2.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2921 · Structure no. 000000001830156

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W.BUS over I440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W.BUS over I440 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64W.BUS
CrossesI440
Location2.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2921
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.79461, -78.58297
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2021)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US64W.BUS over I440 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US64W.BUS 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 US64W.BUS over I440 carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64W.BUS over I440?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US64W.BUS over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.