US Bridges

US64W US264W Byp over US64 Bus. E Ramp

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · Jct. US 64 & US64 EB Ramp · Structure no. 000000001830988

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W US264W Byp over US64 Bus. E Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W US264W Byp over US64 Bus. E Ramp 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,000 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64W US264W Byp
CrossesUS64 Bus. E Ramp
LocationJct. US 64 & US64 EB Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80242, -78.42981
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2021)
Projected traffic105,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64W US264W Byp over US64 Bus. E Ramp built?

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

What condition is US64W US264W Byp over US64 Bus. E Ramp 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 US64W US264W Byp over US64 Bus. E Ramp carry?

About 52,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64W US264W Byp over US64 Bus. E Ramp?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US64W US264W Byp over US64 Bus. E Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.