US Bridges

I40 Ebl over Westgate Drive

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000670448

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over Westgate Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over Westgate Drive in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 40,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,500 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesWestgate Drive
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. US158
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.0679, -80.31262
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,250 (2020)
Projected traffic80,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Ebl over Westgate Drive built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ebl over Westgate Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl over Westgate Drive carry?

About 40,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl over Westgate Drive?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over Westgate Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.