US Bridges

SR2049 over I-87 US64 US264

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2511 · Structure no. 000000001831092

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2049 over I-87 US64 US264 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2049 over I-87 US64 US264 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2049
CrossesI-87 US64 US264
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2511
RouteState Highway 2049
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.76708, -78.48709
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2021)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2049 over I-87 US64 US264 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2049 over I-87 US64 US264 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2049 over I-87 US64 US264 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2049 over I-87 US64 US264?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2049 over I-87 US64 US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.