US Bridges

I40 Wbl over Yadkin River Access Road

Good

Davie County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC801 · Structure no. 000000000590086

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,104 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Wbl over Yadkin River Access Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over Yadkin River Access Road in Davie 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 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,104 ft (336.5 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Wbl
CrossesYadkin River Access Road
Location1.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC801
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDavie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01632, -80.41841
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,104 ft (336.5 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2020)
Projected traffic92,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Wbl over Yadkin River Access Road built?

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

What condition is I40 Wbl over Yadkin River Access Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I40 Wbl over Yadkin River Access Road carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 Wbl over Yadkin River Access Road?

The structure is 1,104 ft (336.5 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Wbl over Yadkin River Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.