US Bridges

I40W over RR

Fair

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. of JCT.SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001290046

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40W over RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I40W over RR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40W
CrossesRR
Location0.5 Mi. W. of JCT.SR1002
RouteInterstate 40
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.35822, -77.88716
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2022)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I40W over RR built?

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

What condition is I40W over RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I40W over RR carry?

About 15,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40W over RR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I40W over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.