US Bridges

SR2697 S over I-495 I87FUT;US64 US264

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · .92 MI.N.JCT.SR1007 Poole · Structure no. 000000001830952

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2697 S over I-495 I87FUT;US64 US264 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2697 S over I-495 I87FUT;US64 US264 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2697 S
CrossesI-495 I87FUT;US64 US264
Location.92 MI.N.JCT.SR1007 Poole
RouteState Highway 2697
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77757, -78.56091
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.6 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2697 S over I-495 I87FUT;US64 US264 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2697 S over I-495 I87FUT;US64 US264 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2697 S over I-495 I87FUT;US64 US264 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2697 S over I-495 I87FUT;US64 US264?

The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR2697 S over I-495 I87FUT;US64 US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.