US Bridges

NC98E Byp over CSX R/R

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. E. of Jct. US1A · Structure no. 000000001831033

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC98E Byp over CSX R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC98E Byp over CSX R/R in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC98E Byp
CrossesCSX R/R
Location.1 Mi. E. of Jct. US1A
RouteState Highway 98
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96589, -78.51589
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2022)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC98E Byp over CSX R/R built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC98E Byp over CSX R/R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC98E Byp over CSX R/R carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC98E Byp over CSX R/R?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns NC98E Byp over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.