I-40 Ebl over NC226
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI.E.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001110138
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Ebl over NC226 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over NC226 in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 67 years old, older 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Ebl over NC226 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I-40 Ebl over NC226 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over NC226 carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Ebl over NC226?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Ebl over NC226?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.