US Bridges

NC540N over SR1613(DAVIS Drive)

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.S.NC54 · Structure no. 000000001831051

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540N over SR1613(DAVIS Drive) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540N over SR1613(DAVIS Drive) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,500 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC540N
CrossesSR1613(DAVIS Drive)
Location1.2 MI.S.NC54
RouteState Highway 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85161, -78.8627
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,750 (2022)
Projected traffic41,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC540N over SR1613(DAVIS Drive) built?

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

What condition is NC540N over SR1613(DAVIS Drive) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does NC540N over SR1613(DAVIS Drive) carry?

About 20,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC540N over SR1613(DAVIS Drive)?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns NC540N over SR1613(DAVIS Drive)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.