US Bridges

I40W NC24 over Scl RR US117

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.E.SR1107 · Structure no. 000000000610437

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40W NC24 over Scl RR US117 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40W NC24 over Scl RR US117 in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI40W NC24
CrossesScl RR US117
Location0.5 MI.E.SR1107
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.94664, -78.07401
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2020)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 I40W NC24 over Scl RR US117 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40W NC24 over Scl RR US117 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I40W NC24 over Scl RR US117 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40W NC24 over Scl RR US117?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I40W NC24 over Scl RR US117?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.