US Bridges

NC540 Wbl Toll over SR2153

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.E.JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831060

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540 Wbl Toll over SR2153 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540 Wbl Toll over SR2153 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 23,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 465,000 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesNC540 Wbl Toll
CrossesSR2153
Location0.7 MI.E.JCT.NC55
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates35.8471, -78.87031
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 inspectionApril 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,250 (2019)
Projected traffic465,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wbl Toll over SR2153 built?

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

What condition is NC540 Wbl Toll over SR2153 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC540 Wbl Toll over SR2153 carry?

About 23,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC540 Wbl Toll over SR2153?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns NC540 Wbl Toll over SR2153?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.