US Bridges

SR1732 over I40

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1733 · Structure no. 000000001350259

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1732 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1732 over I40 in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesSR1732
CrossesI40
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1733
RouteState Highway 1732
Coordinates35.9693, -79.03385
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2017)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1732 over I40 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1732 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1732 over I40 carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1732 over I40?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1732 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.