US Bridges

SR2000 over US401

Poor

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi.S. JCT.SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001830188

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2000 over US401 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2000 over US401 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2000
CrossesUS401
Location1.8 Mi.S. JCT.SR1005
RouteState Highway 2000
Coordinates35.80185, -78.62743
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2021)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2000 over US401 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2000 over US401 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2000 over US401 carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2000 over US401?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR2000 over US401?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.