US Bridges

NC540E over NC54 SR1637 So. R/R

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.15 MI S JCT I40 · Structure no. 000000001831044

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540E over NC54 SR1637 So. R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540E over NC54 SR1637 So. R/R 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2040. The structure is 434 ft (132.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC540E
CrossesNC54 SR1637 So. R/R
Location1.15 MI S JCT I40
RouteState Highway 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.86116, -78.84516
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length434 ft (132.2 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2022)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NC540E over NC54 SR1637 So. R/R built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC540E over NC54 SR1637 So. R/R 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 NC540E over NC54 SR1637 So. R/R carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is NC540E over NC54 SR1637 So. R/R?

The structure is 434 ft (132.2 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns NC540E over NC54 SR1637 So. R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.