US Bridges

US70 W over I-40 RAMP/US70 Bus E.Ram

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Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.SR2547 · Structure no. 000000001830618

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 W over I-40 RAMP/US70 Bus E.Ram is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 W over I-40 RAMP/US70 Bus E.Ram in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,500 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 W
CrossesI-40 RAMP/US70 Bus E.Ram
Location0.1 MI.E.SR2547
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69547, -78.57902
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,750 (2021)
Projected traffic35,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US70 W over I-40 RAMP/US70 Bus E.Ram built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 W over I-40 RAMP/US70 Bus E.Ram 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US70 W over I-40 RAMP/US70 Bus E.Ram carry?

About 17,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 W over I-40 RAMP/US70 Bus E.Ram?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US70 W over I-40 RAMP/US70 Bus E.Ram?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.