NC54 over I40
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.35 MI E. JCT SR1655 · Structure no. 000000001830348
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 258 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2022 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 Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 1981, making it 44 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC54 over I40 carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC54 over I40?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns NC54 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.