I540W over I40
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · Jct. I-540 & I-40 · Structure no. 000000000630456
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I540W over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I540W over I40 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 62 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 I540W over I40 built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I540W 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I540W over I40 carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I540W over I40?
The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I540W over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.