US Bridges

NC210 over I40

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.E.NC50 · Structure no. 000000001010494

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC210 over I40 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC210
CrossesI40
Location1.2 MI.E.NC50
RouteState Highway 210
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.51639, -78.55766
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2019)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC210 over I40 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC210 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does NC210 over I40 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over I40?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns NC210 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.