US Bridges

SR2723 over I540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI S JCT SR1010 RD · Structure no. 000000001831505

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2723 over I540 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2723 over I540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2723
CrossesI540
Location0.4 MI S JCT SR1010 RD
RouteState Highway 2723
Coordinates35.6518, -78.68896
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2015)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2723 over I540 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2723 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR2723 over I540 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2723 over I540?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR2723 over I540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.