US Bridges

US70RAMP NC50 over US401 Pigeon House Br

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.E JCT US70 NC50 · Structure no. 000000001830213

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70RAMP NC50 over US401 Pigeon House Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70RAMP NC50 over US401 Pigeon House Br in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS70RAMP NC50
CrossesUS401 Pigeon House Br
Location0.3 Mi.E JCT US70 NC50
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.79583, -78.64081
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2021)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70RAMP NC50 over US401 Pigeon House Br built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70RAMP NC50 over US401 Pigeon House Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US70RAMP NC50 over US401 Pigeon House Br carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70RAMP NC50 over US401 Pigeon House Br?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US70RAMP NC50 over US401 Pigeon House Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.