US Bridges

NC540 9906 Flyover over NC540N;RMP

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.64 MI.N.JCT.NC540;SR147 · Structure no. 000000001831045

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
690 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,625
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540 9906 Flyover over NC540N;RMP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540 9906 Flyover over NC540N;RMP 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 11,625 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,250 by 2040. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC540 9906 Flyover
CrossesNC540N;RMP
Location0.64 MI.N.JCT.NC540;SR147
RouteState Highway 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85625, -78.85801
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,625 (2019)
Projected traffic23,250 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC540 9906 Flyover over NC540N;RMP built?

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

What condition is NC540 9906 Flyover over NC540N;RMP 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 NC540 9906 Flyover over NC540N;RMP carry?

About 11,625 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC540 9906 Flyover over NC540N;RMP?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC540 9906 Flyover over NC540N;RMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.