US Bridges

SR3097 Ramp E over SR3097 Ramp B

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.I540 Sbl · Structure no. 000000001830760

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3097 Ramp E over SR3097 Ramp B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3097 Ramp E over SR3097 Ramp B 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 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,500 by 2040. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSR3097 Ramp E
CrossesSR3097 Ramp B
Location0.2 MI.W.JCT.I540 Sbl
RouteState Highway 3097
Coordinates35.89429, -78.81399
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2019)
Projected traffic47,500 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 SR3097 Ramp E over SR3097 Ramp B built?

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

What condition is SR3097 Ramp E over SR3097 Ramp B 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR3097 Ramp E over SR3097 Ramp B carry?

About 23,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR3097 Ramp E over SR3097 Ramp B?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR3097 Ramp E over SR3097 Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.