US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over SR1103

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McDowell County, North Carolina · .8 MI.E.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000001110012

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over SR1103 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over SR1103 in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesSR1103
Location.8 MI.E.JCT.US70
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62264, -82.18096
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2019)
Projected traffic34,000 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
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 I-40 Ebl over SR1103 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over SR1103 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 I-40 Ebl over SR1103 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over SR1103?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over SR1103?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.