US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over SR1613

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.E.JCT.NC215 · Structure no. 000000000870248

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over SR1613 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over SR1613 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesSR1613
Location1.1 MI.E.JCT.NC215
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5557, -82.83083
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2020)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl over SR1613 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over SR1613 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 Ebl over SR1613 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over SR1613?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over SR1613?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.