US Bridges

US70E over I-40 Ramp

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2547 · Structure no. 000000001830619

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

About this bridge

US70E over I-40 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E over I-40 Ramp 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 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70E
CrossesI-40 Ramp
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2547
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69531, -78.579
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 rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,750 (2021)
Projected traffic35,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
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

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 US70E over I-40 Ramp built?

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

What condition is US70E over I-40 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US70E over I-40 Ramp carry?

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

How long is US70E over I-40 Ramp?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US70E over I-40 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.