US Bridges

I-40WB.RAMP over I440E I87N US64W

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Wake County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI E JCT SR2542 · Structure no. 000000001830591

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB.RAMP over I440E I87N US64W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB.RAMP over I440E I87N US64W in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,500 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB.RAMP
CrossesI440E I87N US64W
Location1.0 MI E JCT SR2542
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75368, -78.59647
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,750 (2020)
Projected traffic97,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40WB.RAMP over I440E I87N US64W built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40WB.RAMP over I440E I87N US64W 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-40WB.RAMP over I440E I87N US64W carry?

About 48,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB.RAMP over I440E I87N US64W?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB.RAMP over I440E I87N US64W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.