US Bridges

NC540N.TOLLRAMP over US70E

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Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.18 MI E JCT I40 · Structure no. 000000001010650

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

About this bridge

NC540N.TOLLRAMP over US70E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540N.TOLLRAMP over US70E 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,666 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC540N.TOLLRAMP
CrossesUS70E
Location0.18 MI E JCT I40
RouteState Highway 540
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63151, -78.56269
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 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
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 NC540N.TOLLRAMP over US70E built?

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

What condition is NC540N.TOLLRAMP over US70E 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC540N.TOLLRAMP over US70E carry?

About 5,833 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC540N.TOLLRAMP over US70E?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NC540N.TOLLRAMP over US70E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.