US Bridges

I40E over I40W Ramp

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. I77 · Structure no. 000000000970570

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E over I40W Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E over I40W Ramp in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40E
CrossesI40W Ramp
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. I77
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.81015, -80.85813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,250 (2022)
Projected traffic44,500 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 I40E over I40W Ramp built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40E over I40W 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I40E over I40W Ramp carry?

About 22,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E over I40W Ramp?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I40E over I40W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.