US Bridges

NC540 Ramp over Ut to Swift Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. I-40 · Structure no. 000000001831526

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
750 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,833
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540 Ramp over Ut to Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540 Ramp over Ut to Swift Creek 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 5,833 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,666 by 2040. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC540 Ramp
CrossesUt to Swift Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. I-40
RouteState Highway 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63136, -78.57227
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,833 (2022)
Projected traffic11,666 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC540 Ramp over Ut to Swift Creek built?

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

What condition is NC540 Ramp over Ut to Swift Creek 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 NC540 Ramp over Ut to Swift Creek carry?

About 5,833 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC540 Ramp over Ut to Swift Creek?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns NC540 Ramp over Ut to Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.