US Bridges

I40 Wbl over I40 Bus Ebl

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000670508

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Wbl over I40 Bus Ebl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over I40 Bus Ebl 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 40,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,500 by 2040. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI40 Wbl
CrossesI40 Bus Ebl
Location1.1 Mi. W. Jct. US158
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.07161, -80.32574
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,250 (2020)
Projected traffic80,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wbl over I40 Bus Ebl built?

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

What condition is I40 Wbl over I40 Bus Ebl 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I40 Wbl over I40 Bus Ebl carry?

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

How long is I40 Wbl over I40 Bus Ebl?

The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Wbl over I40 Bus Ebl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.