US Bridges

US70 WB Ramp I40 over Future Ramp

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.5MI.E.JCT.NC540 · Structure no. 000000001831617

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 WB Ramp I40 over Future Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 WB Ramp I40 over Future Ramp in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS70 WB Ramp I40
CrossesFuture Ramp
Location1.5MI.E.JCT.NC540
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.63969, -78.56412
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2024)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 US70 WB Ramp I40 over Future Ramp built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 WB Ramp I40 over Future Ramp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US70 WB Ramp I40 over Future Ramp carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70 WB Ramp I40 over Future Ramp?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US70 WB Ramp I40 over Future Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.