NC50 over NC540
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI S JCT SR1010 · Structure no. 000000001831515
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC50 over NC540 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC50 over NC540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC50 over NC540 built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC50 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC50 over NC540 carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC50 over NC540?
The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns NC50 over NC540?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.