US Bridges

R. Wade Ave. I-440 over I-440 / Wade Ave.

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .75 Miles East of Jct. SR · Structure no. 000000001831627

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
958 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R. Wade Ave. I-440 over I-440 / Wade Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R. Wade Ave. I-440 over I-440 / Wade Ave. 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,000 by 2040. The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesR. Wade Ave. I-440
CrossesI-440 / Wade Ave.
Location.75 Miles East of Jct. SR
RouteInterstate 440
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80417, -78.69361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length958 ft (292 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2019)
Projected traffic76,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 R. Wade Ave. I-440 over I-440 / Wade Ave. built?

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

What condition is R. Wade Ave. I-440 over I-440 / Wade Ave. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does R. Wade Ave. I-440 over I-440 / Wade Ave. carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is R. Wade Ave. I-440 over I-440 / Wade Ave.?

The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns R. Wade Ave. I-440 over I-440 / Wade Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.