US Bridges

I-40 E Ramp- I-77S over Wetlands

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. I-40 Ebl · Structure no. 000000000970603

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,751
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 E Ramp- I-77S over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 E Ramp- I-77S over Wetlands in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 15,751 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,502 by 2040. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-40 E Ramp- I-77S
CrossesWetlands
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. I-40 Ebl
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.8084, -80.86646
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,751 (2021)
Projected traffic31,502 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 E Ramp- I-77S over Wetlands built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 E Ramp- I-77S over Wetlands 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 E Ramp- I-77S over Wetlands carry?

About 15,751 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 E Ramp- I-77S over Wetlands?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 E Ramp- I-77S over Wetlands?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.