US Bridges

I87 US64WBYP US264 over US64BUS

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2601 · Structure no. 000000001830990

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I87 US64WBYP US264 over US64BUS is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I87 US64WBYP US264 over US64BUS 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 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI87 US64WBYP US264
CrossesUS64BUS
Location.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2601
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates35.80403, -78.42809
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2019)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I87 US64WBYP US264 over US64BUS built?

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

What condition is I87 US64WBYP US264 over US64BUS 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I87 US64WBYP US264 over US64BUS carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I87 US64WBYP US264 over US64BUS?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I87 US64WBYP US264 over US64BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.