US Bridges

SR1728 Ebl over SR3009

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.14 Mi. E. Jct. SR1655 · Structure no. 000000001830738

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1728 Ebl over SR3009 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1728 Ebl over SR3009 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,000 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR1728 Ebl
CrossesSR3009
Location0.14 Mi. E. Jct. SR1655
RouteState Highway 1728
Coordinates35.80744, -78.72327
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2020)
Projected traffic120,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1728 Ebl over SR3009 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1728 Ebl over SR3009 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1728 Ebl over SR3009 carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1728 Ebl over SR3009?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1728 Ebl over SR3009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.