US Bridges

US70 US401 NC50 over Peace St.

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N Jct. SR2298 · Structure no. 000000001830227

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 US401 NC50 over Peace St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 US401 NC50 over Peace St. 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70 US401 NC50
CrossesPeace St.
Location0.2 MI N Jct. SR2298
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.78838, -78.64292
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2021)
Projected traffic82,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 US401 NC50 over Peace St. built?

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

What condition is US70 US401 NC50 over Peace St. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US70 US401 NC50 over Peace St. carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 US401 NC50 over Peace St.?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns US70 US401 NC50 over Peace St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.