US Bridges

I40E I85N.BUS over SR4240

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. E. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000000810364

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E I85N.BUS over SR4240 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E I85N.BUS over SR4240 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40E I85N.BUS
CrossesSR4240
Location2.0 Mi. E. Jct. US29
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.05171, -79.73479
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 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2022)
Projected traffic80,000 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 I40E I85N.BUS over SR4240 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40E I85N.BUS over SR4240 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 2024.

How much traffic does I40E I85N.BUS over SR4240 carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E I85N.BUS over SR4240?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I40E I85N.BUS over SR4240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.