US Bridges

I-540 EB over Lynwood Rd.& NSRR

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.9M. E. Jct. US64BUS · Structure no. 000000001831101

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,266 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
22,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540 EB over Lynwood Rd.& NSRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540 EB over Lynwood Rd.& NSRR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,266 ft (385.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-540 EB
CrossesLynwood Rd.& NSRR
Location0.9M. E. Jct. US64BUS
RouteInterstate 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78436, -78.51408
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,266 ft (385.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-540 EB over Lynwood Rd.& NSRR built?

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

What condition is I-540 EB over Lynwood Rd.& NSRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-540 EB over Lynwood Rd.& NSRR carry?

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

How long is I-540 EB over Lynwood Rd.& NSRR?

The structure is 1,266 ft (385.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-540 EB over Lynwood Rd.& NSRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.