US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over SR1744

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Burke County, North Carolina · 0.9M. E. Jct. SR1734 · Structure no. 000000000230150

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over SR1744 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over SR1744 in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesSR1744
Location0.9M. E. Jct. SR1734
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72967, -81.54595
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2020)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over SR1744 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over SR1744 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over SR1744 carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over SR1744?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over SR1744?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.