US401 over I540
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR4413 · Structure no. 000000001831040
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over I540 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401 over I540 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 US401 over I540 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 over I540 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US401 over I540 carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401 over I540?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.
Who owns US401 over I540?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.