US Bridges

SR5220 over I40

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.48 Mi. S. Jct. SR2542 · Structure no. 000000001830603

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR5220 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR5220 over I40 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR5220
CrossesI40
Location1.48 Mi. S. Jct. SR2542
RouteState Highway 5220
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72253, -78.58442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2021)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR5220 over I40 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR5220 over I40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR5220 over I40 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR5220 over I40?

The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR5220 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.