I-540W over I-540
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.54 Mi. W. Jct. US64BYP · Structure no. 000000001831099
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-540W over I-540 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540W over I-540 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-540W over I-540 built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-540W over I-540 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 I-540W over I-540 carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-540W over I-540?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-540W over I-540?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.