US Bridges

I40E over I85

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR3045 · Structure no. 000000000810880

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E over I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E over I85 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 79,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,000 by 2040. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40E
CrossesI85
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR3045
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.05901, -79.67735
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,500 (2022)
Projected traffic159,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 over I85 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40E over I85 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 I40E over I85 carry?

About 79,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E over I85?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I40E over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.