US Bridges

I540 Fly over over I540 Ramp Cb

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · @ JCT I540 & US1 · Structure no. 000000001831005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
895 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I540 Fly over over I540 Ramp Cb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I540 Fly over over I540 Ramp Cb 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 895 ft (272.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI540 Fly over
CrossesI540 Ramp Cb
Location@ JCT I540 & US1
RouteInterstate 540
Coordinates35.87475, -78.57467
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length895 ft (272.7 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I540 Fly over over I540 Ramp Cb built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I540 Fly over over I540 Ramp Cb 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 I540 Fly over over I540 Ramp Cb carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I540 Fly over over I540 Ramp Cb?

The structure is 895 ft (272.7 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I540 Fly over over I540 Ramp Cb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.