I40E over SR2048
GoodNew Hanover County, North Carolina · Jct. of I40 & SR2048 · Structure no. 000000001290058
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40E over SR2048 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E over SR2048 in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 49 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40E over SR2048 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40E over SR2048 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I40E over SR2048 carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40E over SR2048?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns I40E over SR2048?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.