US Bridges

SR1826 over I540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .2 Mi. S. SR1833 · Structure no. 000000001830944

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1826 over I540 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1826 over I540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1826
CrossesI540
Location.2 Mi. S. SR1833
RouteState Highway 1826
Coordinates35.91489, -78.70818
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2015)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 SR1826 over I540 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1826 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 SR1826 over I540 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1826 over I540?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1826 over I540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.