US Bridges

SR4142 over US70

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7M. N. Waterfield Dr. · Structure no. 000000001830651

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4142 over US70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4142 over US70 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSR4142
CrossesUS70
Location0.7M. N. Waterfield Dr.
RouteState Highway 4142
Coordinates35.68991, -78.55744
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR4142 over US70 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4142 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR4142 over US70 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR4142 over US70?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR4142 over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.