US Bridges

SR1502 over I40

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1501 · Structure no. 000000000970050

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1502 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1502 over I40 in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 70 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1502
CrossesI40
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1501
RouteState Highway 1502
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75087, -81.05498
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1502 over I40 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR1502 over I40 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1502 over I40 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1502 over I40?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1502 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.