US Bridges

Apex Peakway over CSX Railroad

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001831344

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apex Peakway over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Apex Peakway over CSX Railroad 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesApex Peakway
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1306
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.74061, -78.84446
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Apex Peakway over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Apex Peakway over CSX Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Apex Peakway over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Apex Peakway over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Apex Peakway over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.