US Bridges

Glen Eden over I440

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.38 MI E JCT SR1670 · Structure no. 000000001830249

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Eden over I440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glen Eden over I440 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGlen Eden
CrossesI440
Location0.38 MI E JCT SR1670
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.82643, -78.68367
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Glen Eden over I440 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Eden over I440 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Glen Eden over I440 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glen Eden over I440?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Eden over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.