US Bridges

SR2516 over I87 I495 US64 US264

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000001830961

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2516 over I87 I495 US64 US264 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2516 over I87 I495 US64 US264 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2516
CrossesI87 I495 US64 US264
Location1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1007
RouteState Highway 2516
Coordinates35.76827, -78.52137
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2021)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2516 over I87 I495 US64 US264 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2516 over I87 I495 US64 US264 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2516 over I87 I495 US64 US264 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2516 over I87 I495 US64 US264?

The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR2516 over I87 I495 US64 US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.