I40 Bus over Lowery Street
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR4325 · Structure no. 000000000670355
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 74,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Bus over Lowery Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Bus over Lowery Street in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 74,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,000 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Bus over Lowery Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I40 Bus over Lowery Street 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 I40 Bus over Lowery Street carry?
About 74,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I40 Bus over Lowery Street?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Bus over Lowery Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.