I40 over Southern Railway
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1841 · Structure no. 000000000810233
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Southern Railway in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,000 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Southern Railway 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over Southern Railway carry?
About 52,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Southern Railway?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.