NC54 over I40
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT SR1110 · Structure no. 000000000630314
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 206 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC54 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC54 over I40 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,000 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC54 over I40 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC54 over I40 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NC54 over I40 carry?
About 39,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC54 over I40?
The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns NC54 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.