NC540W over Wildlife Underpass
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.E.JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831058
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC540W over Wildlife Underpass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540W over Wildlife Underpass 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,000 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC540W over Wildlife Underpass built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC540W over Wildlife Underpass 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NC540W over Wildlife Underpass carry?
About 31,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC540W over Wildlife Underpass?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns NC540W over Wildlife Underpass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.