US Bridges

SR1723 over I40

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 2.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1009 · Structure no. 000000001350260

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1723 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1723 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR1723
CrossesI40
Location2.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1009
RouteState Highway 1723
Coordinates36.00964, -79.08431
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2021)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR1723 over I40 built?

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

What condition is SR1723 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1723 over I40 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1723 over I40?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1723 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.