US Bridges

I40W over Seaboard Coastline RR

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W JCT US301 · Structure no. 000000001010490

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40W over Seaboard Coastline RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40W over Seaboard Coastline RR 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI40W
CrossesSeaboard Coastline RR
Location0.5 MI W JCT US301
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.40535, -78.52342
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 I40W over Seaboard Coastline RR built?

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

What condition is I40W over Seaboard Coastline RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I40W over Seaboard Coastline RR carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40W over Seaboard Coastline RR?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I40W over Seaboard Coastline RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.