US Bridges

I495N US64/264E over Neuse River

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2516 · Structure no. 000000001830958

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,509 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I495N US64/264E over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I495N US64/264E over Neuse River 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,509 ft (459.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI495N US64/264E
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2516
RouteInterstate 495
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77267, -78.53801
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,509 ft (459.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2019)
Projected traffic96,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I495N US64/264E over Neuse River built?

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

What condition is I495N US64/264E over Neuse River 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 I495N US64/264E over Neuse River carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I495N US64/264E over Neuse River?

The structure is 1,509 ft (459.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I495N US64/264E over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.