I540W over Beaver Dam Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI W JCT 64BUS · Structure no. 000000001831014
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 435 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I540W over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I540W over Beaver Dam Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I540W over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I540W over Beaver Dam Creek 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 Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I540W over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I540W over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.