US Bridges

I40 Ebl over US64

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 8 Mi. E. Jct. SR2158 · Structure no. 000000000970192

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over US64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over US64 in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,000 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesUS64
Location8 Mi. E. Jct. SR2158
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.86944, -80.70992
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2022)
Projected traffic76,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I40 Ebl over US64 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ebl over US64 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 2024.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl over US64 carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl over US64?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.