US Bridges

I-40 W over I-40W Ramp

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Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. I-77 · Structure no. 000000000970569

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 W over I-40W Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 W over I-40W Ramp in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,500 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 W
CrossesI-40W Ramp
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. I-77
RouteInterstate 40
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81036, -80.85823
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,250 (2019)
Projected traffic48,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 W over I-40W Ramp built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 W over I-40W Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does I-40 W over I-40W Ramp carry?

About 24,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 W over I-40W Ramp?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 W over I-40W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.