US Bridges

I40W.RAMP over I40

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.E.JCT.US301 · Structure no. 000000001010486

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40W.RAMP over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40W.RAMP over I40 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2040. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesI40W.RAMP
CrossesI40
Location0.7 MI.E.JCT.US301
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.3909, -78.51904
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2019)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I40W.RAMP over I40 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40W.RAMP over I40 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 2022.

How much traffic does I40W.RAMP over I40 carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40W.RAMP over I40?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I40W.RAMP over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.