US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over SR1758

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Burke County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.SR1758 · Structure no. 000000000230160

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over SR1758 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over SR1758 in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesSR1758
Location.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1758
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72764, -81.49356
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 2025
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2020)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ebl over SR1758 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over SR1758 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 2025.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over SR1758 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over SR1758?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over SR1758?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.