I540W over CSX Rail Road
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.16MI. W. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001830997
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I540W over CSX Rail Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I540W over CSX Rail Road in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 32,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,500 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I540W over CSX Rail Road built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is I540W over CSX Rail Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I540W over CSX Rail Road carry?
About 32,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I540W over CSX Rail Road?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns I540W over CSX Rail Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.