US Bridges

SR2005 over I540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2000 · Structure no. 000000001831042

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2005 over I540 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2005 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2005
CrossesI540
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2000
RouteState Highway 2005
Coordinates35.89966, -78.62271
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2015)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2005 over I540 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2005 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2005 over I540 carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2005 over I540?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR2005 over I540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.