US Bridges

SR3127 over NC540TOLL

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.W. of JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831308

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3127 over NC540TOLL is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3127 over NC540TOLL 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3127
CrossesNC540TOLL
Location0.9 Mi.W. of JCT.NC55
RouteState Highway 3127
Coordinates35.8287, -78.89314
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.
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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 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 SR3127 over NC540TOLL built?

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

What condition is SR3127 over NC540TOLL 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 SR3127 over NC540TOLL carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3127 over NC540TOLL?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR3127 over NC540TOLL?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.