US Bridges

I40E over NC54

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1118 · Structure no. 000000000630308

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E over NC54 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E over NC54 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,000 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40E
CrossesNC54
Location0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1118
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.90936, -78.92997
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2020)
Projected traffic101,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40E over NC54 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40E over NC54 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I40E over NC54 carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E over NC54?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I40E over NC54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.