US Bridges

NC66 over I40

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR2640 · Structure no. 000000000670439

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC66 over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC66 over I40 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC66
CrossesI40
Location0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR2640
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates36.08544, -80.06369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2021)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC66 over I40 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC66 over I40 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC66 over I40 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC66 over I40?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns NC66 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.