US Bridges

NC540 N Toll over US64

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.38 Miles S. of SR1600 · Structure no. 000000001831292

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,750
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NC540 N Toll over US64 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540 N Toll over US64 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC540 N Toll
CrossesUS64
Location0.38 Miles S. of SR1600
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates35.74692, -78.89178
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2022)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
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 NC540 N Toll over US64 built?

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

What condition is NC540 N Toll over US64 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC540 N Toll over US64 carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC540 N Toll over US64?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns NC540 N Toll over US64?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.