US Bridges

SR2517 over I495 US64 Creek NSRR

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2697 · Structure no. 000000001831039

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
591 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2517 over I495 US64 Creek NSRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2517 over I495 US64 Creek NSRR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 591 ft (180.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2517
CrossesI495 US64 Creek NSRR
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2697
RouteState Highway 2517
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.774, -78.54906
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length591 ft (180.1 m)
Longest span233 ft (71 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2517 over I495 US64 Creek NSRR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2517 over I495 US64 Creek NSRR 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 SR2517 over I495 US64 Creek NSRR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2517 over I495 US64 Creek NSRR?

The structure is 591 ft (180.1 m) long with a longest span of 233 ft (71 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR2517 over I495 US64 Creek NSRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.