US Bridges

SR1615 over NC540 Toll

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · @ JCT.NC540 · Structure no. 000000001831300

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1615 over NC540 Toll is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1615 over NC540 Toll in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1615
CrossesNC540 Toll
Location@ JCT.NC540
RouteState Highway 1615
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78333, -78.88628
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1615 over NC540 Toll built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1615 over NC540 Toll 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1615 over NC540 Toll carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1615 over NC540 Toll?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR1615 over NC540 Toll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.