I40 Bus Ebl over Salem Lake
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000670360
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 393 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Bus Ebl over Salem Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Bus Ebl over Salem Lake in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 19,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,500 by 2040. The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Bus Ebl over Salem Lake built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Bus Ebl over Salem Lake 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Bus Ebl over Salem Lake carry?
About 19,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I40 Bus Ebl over Salem Lake?
The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Bus Ebl over Salem Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.