US Bridges

SR1409RAMP over I-40 US17 NC140

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New Hanover County, North Carolina · 2.3 Mi. W. Jct. US17 · Structure no. 000000001290204

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1409RAMP over I-40 US17 NC140 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1409RAMP over I-40 US17 NC140 in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1409RAMP
CrossesI-40 US17 NC140
Location2.3 Mi. W. Jct. US17
RouteState Highway 1409
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.31119, -77.82518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1409RAMP over I-40 US17 NC140 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1409RAMP over I-40 US17 NC140 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1409RAMP over I-40 US17 NC140 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1409RAMP over I-40 US17 NC140?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR1409RAMP over I-40 US17 NC140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.