US Bridges

US64W over CSX Railroad

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.21 Mi. W. Jct. SR1011 · Structure no. 000000001830695

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W over CSX Railroad in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64W
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.21 Mi. W. Jct. SR1011
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.74934, -78.84779
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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2019)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US64W over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64W over CSX Railroad 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 2021.

How much traffic does US64W over CSX Railroad carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64W over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US64W over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.