US Bridges

NC540 Wbltoll over SR1375

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.80 MI.W.JCT.US401 · Structure no. 000000001831547

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540 Wbltoll over SR1375 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540 Wbltoll over SR1375 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC540 Wbltoll
CrossesSR1375
Location0.80 MI.W.JCT.US401
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates35.66221, -78.71672
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2024)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free 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 NC540 Wbltoll over SR1375 built?

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

What condition is NC540 Wbltoll over SR1375 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC540 Wbltoll over SR1375 carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC540 Wbltoll over SR1375?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NC540 Wbltoll over SR1375?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.