US Bridges

Falls of Neuse S over Neuse River

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 2 Mi.S.Jct.Us 1 · Structure no. 000000001831343

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,750
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls of Neuse S over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falls of Neuse S over Neuse River in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,500 by 2040. The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFalls of Neuse S
CrossesNeuse River
Location2 Mi.S.Jct.Us 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.93745, -78.57256
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2021)
Projected traffic47,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Falls of Neuse S over Neuse River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls of Neuse S over Neuse River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Falls of Neuse S over Neuse River carry?

About 23,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Falls of Neuse S over Neuse River?

The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Falls of Neuse S over Neuse River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.