US Bridges

NC540W.TOLL over I40

GoodClosed to traffic

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI E JCT US70E Ramp · Structure no. 000000001831525

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

About this bridge

NC540W.TOLL over I40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540W.TOLL over I40 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC540W.TOLL
CrossesI40
Location0.25 MI E JCT US70E Ramp
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates35.63631, -78.56597
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 statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC540W.TOLL over I40 built?

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

What condition is NC540W.TOLL over I40 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 NC540W.TOLL over I40 carry?

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

How long is NC540W.TOLL over I40?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns NC540W.TOLL over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.