US Bridges

I40E over US70

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC50 · Structure no. 000000001830605

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E over US70 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I40E over US70 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,000 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40E
CrossesUS70
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC50
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.69459, -78.57509
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2020)
Projected traffic79,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 I40E over US70 built?

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

What condition is I40E over US70 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I40E over US70 carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E over US70?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns I40E over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.