US Bridges

I40 Ramp a over Southern Railway

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1MI. E. Jct. SR2026 · Structure no. 000000001830573

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ramp a over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ramp a over Southern Railway 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 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 31,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,500 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Ramp a
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.1MI. E. Jct. SR2026
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75399, -78.63399
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,750 (2019)
Projected traffic63,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Ramp a over Southern Railway built?

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

What condition is I40 Ramp a over Southern Railway 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does I40 Ramp a over Southern Railway carry?

About 31,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ramp a over Southern Railway?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ramp a over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.