US Bridges

NC540E.TOLL over Middle CR Greenway

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI E JCT NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831557

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540E.TOLL over Middle CR Greenway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540E.TOLL over Middle CR Greenway 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC540E.TOLL
CrossesMiddle CR Greenway
Location1.2 MI E JCT NC55
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates35.68283, -78.82403
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC540E.TOLL over Middle CR Greenway built?

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

What condition is NC540E.TOLL over Middle CR Greenway 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 NC540E.TOLL over Middle CR Greenway carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC540E.TOLL over Middle CR Greenway?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NC540E.TOLL over Middle CR Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.