US Bridges

SR1404 over NC540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI S JCT SR1010 · Structure no. 000000001831546

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1404 over NC540 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1404 over NC540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1404
CrossesNC540
Location0.25 MI S JCT SR1010
RouteState Highway 1404
Coordinates35.66871, -78.7244
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2015)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1404 over NC540 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1404 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1404 over NC540 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1404 over NC540?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1404 over NC540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.