US Bridges

SR3097E Ramp over I540; Rampb

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3.MI. N. of I540 S · Structure no. 000000001830757

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
489 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3097E Ramp over I540; Rampb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3097E Ramp over I540; Rampb 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSR3097E Ramp
CrossesI540; Rampb
Location0.3.MI. N. of I540 S
RouteState Highway 3097
Coordinates35.89014, -78.81593
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length489 ft (149 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2017)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR3097E Ramp over I540; Rampb built?

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

What condition is SR3097E Ramp over I540; Rampb 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR3097E Ramp over I540; Rampb carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR3097E Ramp over I540; Rampb?

The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR3097E Ramp over I540; Rampb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.