SR2042 over I-540
GoodWake County, North Carolina · JCT SR 2042 & 1540 · Structure no. 000000001831022
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2042 over I-540 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2042 over I-540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 SR2042 over I-540 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2042 over I-540 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR2042 over I-540 carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2042 over I-540?
The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR2042 over I-540?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.