US Bridges

I440E over SR2000

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.25 Mi.Ne SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001830278

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440E over SR2000 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I440E over SR2000 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 68,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,000 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI440E
CrossesSR2000
Location1.25 Mi.Ne SR1005
RouteInterstate 440
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.82526, -78.62134
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,000 (2022)
Projected traffic136,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 I440E over SR2000 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I440E over SR2000 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I440E over SR2000 carry?

About 68,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I440E over SR2000?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I440E over SR2000?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.