US Bridges

NC540W.TOLL over Juniper Branch

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI E JCT SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001831510

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NC540W.TOLL over Juniper Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540W.TOLL over Juniper Branch 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 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC540W.TOLL
CrossesJuniper Branch
Location1.3 MI E JCT SR1006
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates35.63625, -78.64978
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length351 ft (106.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 NC540W.TOLL over Juniper Branch built?

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

What condition is NC540W.TOLL over Juniper Branch 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 NC540W.TOLL over Juniper Branch carry?

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

How long is NC540W.TOLL over Juniper Branch?

The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NC540W.TOLL over Juniper Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.