US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over NC115

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. E. of US64/90 · Structure no. 000000000970123

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over NC115 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over NC115 in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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 24,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,500 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesNC115
Location1.8 Mi. E. of US64/90
RouteInterstate 40
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80154, -80.90522
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,250 (2020)
Projected traffic48,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl over NC115 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over NC115 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over NC115 carry?

About 24,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over NC115?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over NC115?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.