SR1578 over I-540
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.1.MI.S.JCT.BUCKWOOD Dr. · Structure no. 000000001831545
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1578 over I-540 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1578 over I-540 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1578 over I-540 built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1578 over I-540 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1578 over I-540 carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1578 over I-540?
The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR1578 over I-540?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.