US Bridges

I40E US64E over Southern Railway

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.E.JCT.US70&US401 · Structure no. 000000001830298

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E US64E over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E US64E over Southern Railway in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 63,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,000 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40E US64E
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.6 MI.E.JCT.US70&US401
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.7532, -78.63399
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width179 ft (54.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,500 (2020)
Projected traffic127,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40E US64E over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40E US64E over Southern Railway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I40E US64E over Southern Railway carry?

About 63,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E US64E over Southern Railway?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.

Who owns I40E US64E over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.