US Bridges

SR1002E over SR3015W

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.38 MI.W.JCT.I40 · Structure no. 000000001831329

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002E over SR3015W is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying SR1002E over SR3015W in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1002E
CrossesSR3015W
Location1.38 MI.W.JCT.I40
RouteState Highway 1002
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.86663, -78.80514
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1002E over SR3015W built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002E over SR3015W 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 SR1002E over SR3015W carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1002E over SR3015W?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002E over SR3015W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.