US Bridges

I40W.RAMP over I95

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.E. of JCT.US301 · Structure no. 000000001010487

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40W.RAMP over I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40W.RAMP over I95 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesI40W.RAMP
CrossesI95
Location0.7 Mi.E. of JCT.US301
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.38886, -78.5195
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2019)
Projected traffic22,500 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
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 I40W.RAMP over I95 built?

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

What condition is I40W.RAMP over I95 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does I40W.RAMP over I95 carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40W.RAMP over I95?

The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I40W.RAMP over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.