US Bridges

I440W US1W over Atlantic Ave; Scl RR

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.E SR2000 · Structure no. 000000001830284

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440W US1W over Atlantic Ave; Scl RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I440W US1W over Atlantic Ave; Scl RR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 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 55,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,000 by 2040. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI440W US1W
CrossesAtlantic Ave; Scl RR
Location0.7 Mi.E SR2000
RouteInterstate 440
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.82126, -78.61154
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,500 (2020)
Projected traffic111,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 I440W US1W over Atlantic Ave; Scl RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I440W US1W over Atlantic Ave; Scl RR 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 I440W US1W over Atlantic Ave; Scl RR carry?

About 55,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I440W US1W over Atlantic Ave; Scl RR?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I440W US1W over Atlantic Ave; Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.