US Bridges

SR1753 over I40

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1511 · Structure no. 000000000970093

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1753 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1753 over I40 in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1753
CrossesI40
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1511
RouteState Highway 1753
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.7807, -80.9746
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 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 SR1753 over I40 built?

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

What condition is SR1753 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 SR1753 over I40 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1753 over I40?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1753 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.