US Bridges

I140S US17SBYP Con over I40W Ramp

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 5MI. S. JCT US17 · Structure no. 000000001290098

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,833
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140S US17SBYP Con over I40W Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140S US17SBYP Con over I40W Ramp 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 8,833 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,666 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI140S US17SBYP Con
CrossesI40W Ramp
Location5MI. S. JCT US17
RouteInterstate 140
Coordinates34.31909, -77.86939
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 inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,833 (2018)
Projected traffic17,666 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US17SBYP Con over I40W Ramp built?

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

What condition is I140S US17SBYP Con over I40W Ramp 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does I140S US17SBYP Con over I40W Ramp carry?

About 8,833 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140S US17SBYP Con over I40W Ramp?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I140S US17SBYP Con over I40W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.