US Bridges

NC147S NC540S.RAMP over SR1613

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · @ Jct. SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001831053

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,125
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC147S NC540S.RAMP over SR1613 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC147S NC540S.RAMP over SR1613 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 11,125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,250 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC147S NC540S.RAMP
CrossesSR1613
Location@ Jct. SR1613
RouteState Highway 147
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85209, -78.86351
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,125 (2018)
Projected traffic22,250 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC147S NC540S.RAMP over SR1613 built?

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

What condition is NC147S NC540S.RAMP over SR1613 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 NC147S NC540S.RAMP over SR1613 carry?

About 11,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC147S NC540S.RAMP over SR1613?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC147S NC540S.RAMP over SR1613?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.