US Bridges

SR1005 over I540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.15MI S SR3683 Brereton · Structure no. 000000001830964

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over I540 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 214 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1005
CrossesI540
Location0.15MI S SR3683 Brereton
RouteState Highway 1005
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 rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width214 ft (65.3 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2021)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR1005 over I540 built?

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

What condition is SR1005 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 SR1005 over I540 carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over I540?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 214 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over I540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.