US401 over NC540
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.75 Mi. S. Jct. SR1010 · Structure no. 000000001831549
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over NC540 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US401 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401 over NC540 built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US401 over NC540 carry?
About 39,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401 over NC540?
The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.
Who owns US401 over NC540?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.