US Bridges

SR2703 over I40

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2704 · Structure no. 000000001830612

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2703 over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2703 over I40 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2703
CrossesI40
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2704
RouteState Highway 2703
Coordinates35.64483, -78.56531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2015)
Projected traffic840 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2703 over I40 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2703 over I40 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2703 over I40 carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2703 over I40?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR2703 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.