US Bridges

US70E.RAMP over I-40

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W JCT US70 · Structure no. 000000001831531

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,833
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E.RAMP over I-40 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US70E.RAMP over I-40 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,833 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,666 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70E.RAMP
CrossesI-40
Location0.5 MI W JCT US70
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63159, -78.56624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,833 (2021)
Projected traffic21,666 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US70E.RAMP over I-40 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70E.RAMP over I-40 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US70E.RAMP over I-40 carry?

About 10,833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70E.RAMP over I-40?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US70E.RAMP over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.