US Bridges

SR2215 over I-540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · JCT.SR2215 &1540 · Structure no. 000000001831025

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2215 over I-540 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2215 over I-540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesSR2215
CrossesI-540
LocationJCT.SR2215 &1540
RouteState Highway 2215
Coordinates35.84655, -78.52266
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2017)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2215 over I-540 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2215 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2215 over I-540 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2215 over I-540?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR2215 over I-540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.