I40 Ebl over Catawba River
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1502 · Structure no. 000000000970006
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 910 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Ebl over Catawba River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over Catawba River in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 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 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2040. The structure is 910 ft (277.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Ebl over Catawba River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I40 Ebl over Catawba River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I40 Ebl over Catawba River carry?
About 18,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40 Ebl over Catawba River?
The structure is 910 ft (277.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Ebl over Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.