I540W over US1
GoodWake County, North Carolina · Jct. I540&US1 · Structure no. 000000001830999
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I540W over US1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I540W over US1 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 48 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I540W over US1 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is I540W over US1 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I540W over US1 carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I540W over US1?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns I540W over US1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.