US Bridges

I40E Ramp over I40 & SR1728

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. of JCT SR1655 · Structure no. 000000001830552

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
856 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E Ramp over I40 & SR1728 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E Ramp over I40 & SR1728 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40E Ramp
CrossesI40 & SR1728
Location0.3 Mi. E. of JCT SR1655
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81639, -78.73904
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length856 ft (260.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40E Ramp over I40 & SR1728 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40E Ramp over I40 & SR1728 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I40E Ramp over I40 & SR1728 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E Ramp over I40 & SR1728?

The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I40E Ramp over I40 & SR1728?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.