US Bridges

I40W US70W over I40E.RAMP

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000001830607

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

About this bridge

I40W US70W over I40E.RAMP is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40W US70W over I40E.RAMP 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 48,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 975,000 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40W US70W
CrossesI40E.RAMP
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. US70
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.69147, -78.57295
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,750 (2020)
Projected traffic975,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 I40W US70W over I40E.RAMP built?

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

What condition is I40W US70W over I40E.RAMP 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 US70W over I40E.RAMP carry?

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

How long is I40W US70W over I40E.RAMP?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I40W US70W over I40E.RAMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.