I540W over NC50
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 1.74 Mi. W. JCT SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001831037
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I540W over NC50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I540W over NC50 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.
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 I540W over NC50 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is I540W over NC50 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I540W over NC50 carry?
About 41,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I540W over NC50?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I540W over NC50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.