I540W over US70
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001830701
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I540W over US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I540W over US70 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 79 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 US70 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is I540W over US70 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I540W over US70 carry?
About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I540W over US70?
The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns I540W over US70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.