US Bridges

NC-540TOLL(CLSD) over NC55BYP

GoodClosed to traffic

Wake County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI S JCT US1 · Structure no. 000000001831553

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC-540TOLL(CLSD) over NC55BYP is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC-540TOLL(CLSD) over NC55BYP 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,800 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC-540TOLL(CLSD)
CrossesNC55BYP
Location2.0 MI S JCT US1
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates35.68778, -78.84028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2018)
Projected traffic22,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NC-540TOLL(CLSD) over NC55BYP built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC-540TOLL(CLSD) over NC55BYP 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 NC-540TOLL(CLSD) over NC55BYP carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC-540TOLL(CLSD) over NC55BYP?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NC-540TOLL(CLSD) over NC55BYP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.