I-540W over Neuse River
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. of Jct. SR2215 · Structure no. 000000001831023
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 546 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-540W over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540W over Neuse River 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2040. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-540W over Neuse River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-540W over Neuse River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-540W over Neuse River carry?
About 29,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-540W over Neuse River?
The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I-540W over Neuse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.