US Bridges

NC540E.TOLL over NSRR

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E JCT US401 · Structure no. 000000001831504

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540E.TOLL over NSRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540E.TOLL over NSRR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC540E.TOLL
CrossesNSRR
Location0.5 MI E JCT US401
RouteState Highway 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.65284, -78.69718
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC540E.TOLL over NSRR built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC540E.TOLL over NSRR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC540E.TOLL over NSRR carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC540E.TOLL over NSRR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns NC540E.TOLL over NSRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.