US Bridges

SR1829 over I540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .06 Mi.S.Of JCT.SR3299 · Structure no. 000000001830762

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1829 over I540 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1829 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesSR1829
CrossesI540
Location.06 Mi.S.Of JCT.SR3299
RouteState Highway 1829
Coordinates35.91106, -78.72837
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2019)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR1829 over I540 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1829 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1829 over I540 carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1829 over I540?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR1829 over I540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.