US Bridges

I-40E.RAMP over I87W I440W US64

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.55 MI W JCT SR2544 · Structure no. 000000001830590

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40E.RAMP over I87W I440W US64 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-40E.RAMP over I87W I440W US64 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40E.RAMP
CrossesI87W I440W US64
Location0.55 MI W JCT SR2544
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75428, -78.59256
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40E.RAMP over I87W I440W US64 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40E.RAMP over I87W I440W US64 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-40E.RAMP over I87W I440W US64 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40E.RAMP over I87W I440W US64?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40E.RAMP over I87W I440W US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.