US Bridges

I-40 over NC215

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 3.8 MI.E.JCT.SR1660 · Structure no. 000000000870243

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over NC215 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over NC215 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesNC215
Location3.8 MI.E.JCT.SR1660
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55608, -82.85127
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2020)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-40 over NC215 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-40 over NC215 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over NC215 carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over NC215?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over NC215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.