US Bridges

I40E over Ideal Cement Co.Rr

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001290047

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

About this bridge

I40E over Ideal Cement Co.Rr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I40E over Ideal Cement Co.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 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 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40E
CrossesIdeal Cement Co.Rr
Location0.5 MI.W.SR1002
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.35818, -77.88739
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 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 I40E over Ideal Cement Co.Rr built?

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

What condition is I40E over Ideal Cement Co.Rr 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 I40E over Ideal Cement Co.Rr carry?

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

How long is I40E over Ideal Cement Co.Rr?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I40E over Ideal Cement Co.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.