US Bridges

NC98 over US1

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR4534 · Structure no. 000000001831083

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC98 over US1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC98 over US1 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 229 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC98
CrossesUS1
Location0.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR4534
RouteState Highway 98
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96533, -78.54182
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width229 ft (69.7 m)
Roadway width188 ft (57.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2021)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC98 over US1 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC98 over US1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NC98 over US1 carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC98 over US1?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 229 ft wide.

Who owns NC98 over US1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.