US Bridges

SR2515 over I-540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2601 · Structure no. 000000001831100

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2515 over I-540 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2515 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 430 ft (131 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2515
CrossesI-540
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2601
RouteState Highway 2515
Coordinates35.77264, -78.50706
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length430 ft (131 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2015)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2515 over I-540 built?

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

What condition is SR2515 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 SR2515 over I-540 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2515 over I-540?

The structure is 430 ft (131 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR2515 over I-540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.