US Bridges

I40 Ebl over NC150 Ramp

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC150 · Structure no. 000000000670489

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over NC150 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over NC150 Ramp 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 98,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,000 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesNC150 Ramp
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC150
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.06451, -80.26275
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,000 (2022)
Projected traffic196,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 NC150 Ramp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ebl over NC150 Ramp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl over NC150 Ramp carry?

About 98,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl over NC150 Ramp?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over NC150 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.