US Bridges

I40E US64 over SR2026

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.33 Mi.E. Jct. SR1564 · Structure no. 000000001830572

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E US64 over SR2026 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E US64 over SR2026 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 109,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,000 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 171 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI40E US64
CrossesSR2026
Location0.33 Mi.E. Jct. SR1564
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75372, -78.63547
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width171 ft (52.1 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,000 (2020)
Projected traffic218,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US64 over SR2026 built?

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

What condition is I40E US64 over SR2026 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 US64 over SR2026 carry?

About 109,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E US64 over SR2026?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns I40E US64 over SR2026?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.