I40 Wbl over Salem Creek
GoodForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC150 · Structure no. 000000000670486
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Wbl over Salem Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,000 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wbl over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Wbl over Salem Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Wbl over Salem Creek carry?
About 49,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 Wbl over Salem Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Wbl over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.