US Bridges

SR1624W over NC540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1625 · Structure no. 000000001831305

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1624W over NC540 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1624W 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1624W
CrossesNC540
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1625
RouteState Highway 1624
Coordinates35.82268, -78.89299
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR1624W over NC540 built?

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

What condition is SR1624W 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1624W over NC540 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1624W over NC540?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1624W over NC540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.