US Bridges

I540E over I87 US64 US264

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 2 Mi. E. Jct. US64BUS · Structure no. 000000001831097

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I540E over I87 US64 US264 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I540E over I87 US64 US264 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 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI540E
CrossesI87 US64 US264
Location2 Mi. E. Jct. US64BUS
RouteInterstate 540
Coordinates35.76738, -78.50644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,250 (2020)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I540E over I87 US64 US264 built?

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

What condition is I540E over I87 US64 US264 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I540E over I87 US64 US264 carry?

About 22,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I540E over I87 US64 US264?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I540E over I87 US64 US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.