US Bridges

SR3060 over I540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. E. SR1625 · Structure no. 000000001831302

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3060 over I540 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3060 over I540 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3060
CrossesI540
Location0.65 Mi. E. SR1625
RouteState Highway 3060
Coordinates35.80911, -78.89248
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2019)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3060 over I540 built?

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

What condition is SR3060 over I540 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR3060 over I540 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3060 over I540?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR3060 over I540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.