I40W over US70BUS
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. E. Jct. NC50 · Structure no. 000000001830604
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40W over US70BUS is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40W over US70BUS 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 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 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,000 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40W over US70BUS built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40W over US70BUS 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I40W over US70BUS carry?
About 58,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40W over US70BUS?
The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns I40W over US70BUS?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.