I-40 Ebl over SR1741
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · 2.5 MI.E.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001110146
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Ebl over SR1741 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over SR1741 in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Ebl over SR1741 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I-40 Ebl over SR1741 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 SR1741 carry?
About 15,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Ebl over SR1741?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Ebl over SR1741?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.