US Bridges

Nc 540 N over SR 2153

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831061

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
31,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nc 540 N over SR 2153 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nc 540 N over SR 2153 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,000 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesNc 540 N
CrossesSR 2153
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC55
RouteState Highway 540
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2020)
Projected traffic63,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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 Nc 540 N over SR 2153 built?

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

What condition is Nc 540 N over SR 2153 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 Nc 540 N over SR 2153 carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nc 540 N over SR 2153?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Nc 540 N over SR 2153?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.