US Bridges

SR1005 over I40

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.68 Mi. S. Jct. SR1468 · Structure no. 000000000350329

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1005 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1005 over I40 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesSR1005
CrossesI40
Location0.68 Mi. S. Jct. SR1468
RouteState Highway 1005
Coordinates35.70832, -81.29433
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2021)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1005 over I40 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1005 over I40 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1005 over I40 carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1005 over I40?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR1005 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.