US Bridges

SR1348 over I40 US64

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.37 MI N. SR 1571 · Structure no. 000000001830286

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1348 over I40 US64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1348 over I40 US64 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1348
CrossesI40 US64
Location0.37 MI N. SR 1571
RouteState Highway 1348
Coordinates35.75185, -78.69483
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 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 SR1348 over I40 US64 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1348 over I40 US64 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 SR1348 over I40 US64 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1348 over I40 US64?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR1348 over I40 US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.