US Bridges

SR1153 over NC540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .8 Mi.E. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001831278

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1153 over NC540 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1153 over NC540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1153
CrossesNC540
Location.8 Mi.E. Jct. US1
RouteState Highway 1153
Coordinates35.68932, -78.86189
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2015)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1153 over NC540 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1153 over NC540 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1153 over NC540 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1153 over NC540?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SR1153 over NC540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.