US Bridges

SR2700 over I40 US70

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2547 · Structure no. 000000001830611

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2700 over I40 US70 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2700 over I40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,000 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2700
CrossesI40 US70
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2547
RouteState Highway 2700
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.66572, -78.56383
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2022)
Projected traffic66,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2700 over I40 US70 built?

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

What condition is SR2700 over I40 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR2700 over I40 US70 carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2700 over I40 US70?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR2700 over I40 US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.