I-540 over Sycamore Cr.
FairWake County, North Carolina · .03 Mi. E. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000001830993
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-540 over Sycamore Cr. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-540 over Sycamore Cr. in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-540 over Sycamore Cr. built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-540 over Sycamore Cr. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I-540 over Sycamore Cr. carry?
About 79,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-540 over Sycamore Cr.?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-540 over Sycamore Cr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.