US Bridges

Ebert Street over I40

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. Nc 67 · Structure no. 000000000670440

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebert Street over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebert Street 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesEbert Street
CrossesI40
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. Nc 67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0617, -80.27985
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2022)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebert Street over I40 built?

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

What condition is Ebert Street over I40 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ebert Street over I40 carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ebert Street over I40?

The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ebert Street over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.