US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over SR1103

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.E.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000001110016

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over SR1103 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over SR1103 in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesSR1103
Location0.8 MI.E.JCT.US70
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.62297, -82.18099
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 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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 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 traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic28,000 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 Wbl over SR1103 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over SR1103 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over SR1103?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over SR1103?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.