US Bridges

NC540E.COLL over I40

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Johnston County, North Carolina · 2.35 MI E JCT NC50 · Structure no. 000000001010649

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,833
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540E.COLL over I40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540E.COLL over I40 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,833 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,666 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC540E.COLL
CrossesI40
Location2.35 MI E JCT NC50
RouteState Highway 540
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63116, -78.56635
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,833 (2022)
Projected traffic11,666 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll 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 NC540E.COLL over I40 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC540E.COLL 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC540E.COLL over I40 carry?

About 5,833 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC540E.COLL over I40?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NC540E.COLL over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.