US Bridges

Wade Park Blvd. over Medfield Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.53MI.W.JCT.EDW. Mill RD · Structure no. 000000001831476

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade Park Blvd. over Medfield Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wade Park Blvd. over Medfield Creek 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWade Park Blvd.
CrossesMedfield Creek
Location0.53MI.W.JCT.EDW. Mill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.80926, -78.73383
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Wade Park Blvd. over Medfield Creek built?

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

What condition is Wade Park Blvd. over Medfield Creek 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 Wade Park Blvd. over Medfield Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wade Park Blvd. over Medfield Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Wade Park Blvd. over Medfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.