US Bridges

SR2501 over I87 US64 US264

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI E. JCT SR2502 · Structure no. 000000001830985

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
450 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2501 over I87 US64 US264 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2501 over I87 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2501
CrossesI87 US64 US264
Location0.7 MI E. JCT SR2502
RouteState Highway 2501
Coordinates35.79027, -78.43284
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length450 ft (137.1 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2015)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2501 over I87 US64 US264 built?

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

What condition is SR2501 over I87 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2501 over I87 US64 US264 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2501 over I87 US64 US264?

The structure is 450 ft (137.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR2501 over I87 US64 US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.