US Bridges

I140 Ebl; US17 over I40

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 5 Mi. S. Jct. US 17 · Structure no. 000000001290097

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
18,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140 Ebl; US17 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140 Ebl; US17 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 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI140 Ebl; US17
CrossesI40
Location5 Mi. S. Jct. US 17
RouteInterstate 140
Coordinates34.31896, -77.87186
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2019)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I140 Ebl; US17 over I40 built?

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

What condition is I140 Ebl; US17 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 I140 Ebl; US17 over I40 carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140 Ebl; US17 over I40?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I140 Ebl; US17 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.