US Bridges

I-440 over SR3007 & Southern RR

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.E. Jct. SR1012 · Structure no. 000000001830223

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
424 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-440 over SR3007 & Southern RR is a concrete slab carrying I-440 over SR3007 & Southern RR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,000 by 2040. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 221 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-440
CrossesSR3007 & Southern RR
Location0.9 Mi.E. Jct. SR1012
RouteInterstate 440
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.79547, -78.6948
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length424 ft (129.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width221 ft (67.4 m)
Roadway width212 ft (64.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2020)
Projected traffic138,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-440 over SR3007 & Southern RR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-440 over SR3007 & Southern RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-440 over SR3007 & Southern RR carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-440 over SR3007 & Southern RR?

The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 221 ft wide.

Who owns I-440 over SR3007 & Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.