US Bridges

NC540 WB Toll over SR 2731

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.9MI. W. Jct. NC50 · Structure no. 000000001831513

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,750
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NC540 WB Toll over SR 2731 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540 WB Toll over SR 2731 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC540 WB Toll
CrossesSR 2731
Location0.9MI. W. Jct. NC50
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates35.62309, -78.62186
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2024)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC540 WB Toll over SR 2731 built?

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

What condition is NC540 WB Toll over SR 2731 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC540 WB Toll over SR 2731 carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC540 WB Toll over SR 2731?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NC540 WB Toll over SR 2731?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.