US Bridges

NC540N.TOLL over I40E.RAMP US70W.RAMP

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W JCT I40 · Structure no. 000000001831522

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540N.TOLL over I40E.RAMP US70W.RAMP is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540N.TOLL over I40E.RAMP US70W.RAMP 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 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC540N.TOLL
CrossesI40E.RAMP US70W.RAMP
Location0.5 MI W JCT I40
RouteState Highway 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63503, -78.56968
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2022)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC540N.TOLL over I40E.RAMP US70W.RAMP built?

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

What condition is NC540N.TOLL over I40E.RAMP US70W.RAMP 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC540N.TOLL over I40E.RAMP US70W.RAMP carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC540N.TOLL over I40E.RAMP US70W.RAMP?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns NC540N.TOLL over I40E.RAMP US70W.RAMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.