US Bridges

US70W NC50W over US401N

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.14 Mi. W.Jct. SR2538 · Structure no. 000000001830251

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70W NC50W over US401N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70W NC50W over US401N in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesUS70W NC50W
CrossesUS401N
Location0.14 Mi. W.Jct. SR2538
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.72708, -78.64997
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2019)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US70W NC50W over US401N built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70W NC50W over US401N 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 2021.

How much traffic does US70W NC50W over US401N carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70W NC50W over US401N?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US70W NC50W over US401N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.