US Bridges

SR2542 over I40

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.49 Mi. N. Jct. SR2564 · Structure no. 000000001830316

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2542 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2542 over I40 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 103 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2542
CrossesI40
Location0.49 Mi. N. Jct. SR2564
RouteState Highway 2542
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75764, -78.61276
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2021)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2542 over I40 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2542 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2542 over I40 carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2542 over I40?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR2542 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.