US Bridges

SR1319 over I40

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001830253

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1319 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1319 over I40 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1319
CrossesI40
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. US1
RouteState Highway 1319
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75788, -78.72904
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2021)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1319 over I40 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1319 over I40 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1319 over I40 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1319 over I40?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR1319 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.