US Bridges

I40 US64 over SR1004

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2026 · Structure no. 000000001830308

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 US64 over SR1004 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 US64 over SR1004 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 210,000 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI40 US64
CrossesSR1004
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2026
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.75273, -78.63119
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width184 ft (56.2 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,000 (2020)
Projected traffic210,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I40 US64 over SR1004 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 US64 over SR1004 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I40 US64 over SR1004 carry?

About 105,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 US64 over SR1004?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns I40 US64 over SR1004?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.