US Bridges

I-540W over Lynwood Rd. N&srr Crk.

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · Jct. I-540 & Lynwood Rd. · Structure no. 000000001831102

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 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-540W over Lynwood Rd. N&srr Crk. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540W over Lynwood Rd. N&srr Crk. 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-540W
CrossesLynwood Rd. N&srr Crk.
LocationJct. I-540 & Lynwood Rd.
RouteInterstate 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78458, -78.51384
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
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-540W over Lynwood Rd. N&srr Crk. built?

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

What condition is I-540W over Lynwood Rd. N&srr Crk. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-540W over Lynwood Rd. N&srr Crk. carry?

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

How long is I-540W over Lynwood Rd. N&srr Crk.?

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-540W over Lynwood Rd. N&srr Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.