US Bridges

I40 Ebl over I95

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.E.JCT.US301 & I40 · Structure no. 000000001010488

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl 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 23,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,500 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesI95
Location0.6 MI.E.JCT.US301 & I40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.3897, -78.51805
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,250 (2022)
Projected traffic46,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
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 I40 Ebl over I95 built?

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

What condition is I40 Ebl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl over I95 carry?

About 23,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl over I95?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.