US Bridges

Melbourne RD over I440 US1

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2MI. E. Jct. Pow.Dr. · Structure no. 000000001830203

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melbourne RD over I440 US1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Melbourne RD over I440 US1 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMelbourne RD
CrossesI440 US1
Location0.2MI. E. Jct. Pow.Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77698, -78.70933
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Melbourne RD over I440 US1 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melbourne RD over I440 US1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Melbourne RD over I440 US1 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Melbourne RD over I440 US1?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Melbourne RD over I440 US1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.