NC55 Byp.W over Wildlife Underpass
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1172 · Structure no. 000000001830764
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 Byp.W over Wildlife Underpass is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC55 Byp.W over Wildlife Underpass in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 Byp.W over Wildlife Underpass built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 Byp.W over Wildlife Underpass 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 2021.
How much traffic does NC55 Byp.W over Wildlife Underpass carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC55 Byp.W over Wildlife Underpass?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC55 Byp.W over Wildlife Underpass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.