US Bridges

I87N US64E over Marks Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W SR2501 · Structure no. 000000001830984

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
449 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I87N US64E over Marks Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I87N US64E over Marks Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,000 by 2040. The structure is 449 ft (136.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI87N US64E
CrossesMarks Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W SR2501
RouteInterstate 87
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78543, -78.43682
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length449 ft (136.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2020)
Projected traffic105,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I87N US64E over Marks Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I87N US64E over Marks Creek 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 I87N US64E over Marks Creek carry?

About 52,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I87N US64E over Marks Creek?

The structure is 449 ft (136.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I87N US64E over Marks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.