SR1789 over I540
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1792 · Structure no. 000000001830756
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 378 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1789 over I540 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1789 over I540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 71 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1789 over I540 built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1789 over I540 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1789 over I540 carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1789 over I540?
The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns SR1789 over I540?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.