B-5684: Replace U.S. 401 (Capital Boulevard) bridge over Crabtree Creek in Raleigh
B-5684: Replace U.S. 401 (Capital Boulevard) bridge over Crabtree Creek in Raleigh
NCDOT is proposing to replace the bridge on U.S. 401 (Capital Boulevard) over Crabtree Creek in Raleigh.
Project Study Area Map
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Project Highlights
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to replace Bridge 146 over Crabtree Creek in Raleigh, Wake County. The existing bridge on U.S. 401 (Capital Boulevard) is 201 feet in length and was built in 1963. While safe for travel, the bridge is reaching the end of its useful life. The proposed project is needed to provide a safer, more durable structure. The new bridge will be built in the same location as the existing bridge and will be approximately 210 feet long with six 12-foot lanes (three in each direction), raised concrete median, and curb and gutter with a sidewalk (northbound) and a 10-foot multi-use path (southbound). The multi-use path will be separated from traffic by a raised concrete barrier.
The bridge will be replaced in place using a staged construction process. Traffic will be maintained throughout construction. There will be no detour. Staged construction will be used to keep Capital Boulevard open during the bridge replacement process. (See Bridge Phasing graphic). Construction is anticipated to take approximately 2 years.
The Crabtree Creek trail greenway is an existing greenway that travels under the existing bridge. The greenway will remain open during construction via an at-grade detour across Capital Boulevard. (See Greenway Detour Phasing maps)
A 10-foot multi-use path will be added to the bridge and tie into the greenway near Ratchford Drive.
One business is anticipated to be relocated.
Project Design Map
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Proposed Typical Section
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Bridge Phasing
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Greenway Detour
Project Funding
| Estimated Amount* |
Project Development & Design | $ 100,000 |
Right-of-Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation | $ 3.5 Million |
Construction Costs | $14.8 Million |
Total Cost | $ 18.4 Million |
* Estimated costs are preliminary and subject to change
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
Completion of Environmental Studies | Fall 2023 |
Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins | December 2028 |
Construction Begins | December 2029 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
Email: Capital-Blvd-Crabtree-Crk@PublicInput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 3197
Project Contact
David Stutts, PE
NCDOT SMU
NCDOT Project Manager
1581 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1581
Project Contact
Rekha Patel, PE
Dewberry
Consultant Project Manager
2610 Wycliff Road, Suite 410
Raleigh, NC 27607
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RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions
Right of way Acquisition Process Videos