US Bridges

SR1728W.RAMP over SR1728

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.64 MI E JCT SR1664 · Structure no. 000000001831628

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1728W.RAMP over SR1728 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1728W.RAMP over SR1728 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1728W.RAMP
CrossesSR1728
Location0.64 MI E JCT SR1664
RouteState Highway 1728
Coordinates35.80389, -78.69556
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR1728W.RAMP over SR1728 built?

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

What condition is SR1728W.RAMP over SR1728 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 SR1728W.RAMP over SR1728 carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR1728W.RAMP over SR1728?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1728W.RAMP over SR1728?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.