US Bridges

SR3444 over I540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.02MI. S. Jct. SR3449 · Structure no. 000000001830945

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3444 over I540 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3444 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR3444
CrossesI540
Location0.02MI. S. Jct. SR3449
RouteState Highway 3444
Coordinates35.91367, -78.66869
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1998)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR3444 over I540 built?

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

What condition is SR3444 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR3444 over I540 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3444 over I540?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR3444 over I540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.