US Bridges

SR2725 over NC540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT SR4891 · Structure no. 000000001831507

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2725 over NC540 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2725 over NC540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2725
CrossesNC540
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR4891
RouteState Highway 2725
Coordinates35.638, -78.65506
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR2725 over NC540 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2725 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2725 over NC540 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2725 over NC540?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR2725 over NC540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.