US Bridges

I140S US17S over I40

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 4.0 Mi. S. Jct. US17 · Structure no. 000000001290096

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140S US17S over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140S US17S over I40 in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI140S US17S
CrossesI40
Location4.0 Mi. S. Jct. US17
RouteInterstate 140
Coordinates34.31879, -77.87161
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2018)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 I140S US17S over I40 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I140S US17S over I40 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I140S US17S over I40 carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140S US17S over I40?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I140S US17S over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.