US Bridges

US1N over Neuse River

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.N.JCT.SR2043 · Structure no. 000000001830305

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1N over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1N over Neuse River in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS1N
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.7 MI.N.JCT.SR2043
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates35.90885, -78.55469
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2021)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US1N over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1N over Neuse River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US1N over Neuse River carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1N over Neuse River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US1N over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.