US Bridges

NC540 W Toll over NC55

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · @ JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831017

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540 W Toll over NC55 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540 W Toll over NC55 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 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 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC540 W Toll
CrossesNC55
Location@ JCT.NC55
RouteState Highway 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.84086, -78.88656
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,250 (2018)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC540 W Toll over NC55 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC540 W Toll over NC55 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC540 W Toll over NC55 carry?

About 22,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC540 W Toll over NC55?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns NC540 W Toll over NC55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.