US Bridges

I-40E over SR1002

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 6.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC210 · Structure no. 000000001290045

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40E over SR1002 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40E over SR1002 in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-40E
CrossesSR1002
Location6.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC210
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.35309, -77.88512
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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-40E over SR1002 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40E over SR1002 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-40E over SR1002 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40E over SR1002?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-40E over SR1002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.