US Bridges

I40 Ebl over SR1725 Southern RR

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1723 · Structure no. 000000001350265

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over SR1725 Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over SR1725 Southern RR 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 5 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesSR1725 Southern RR
Location1.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1723
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.98677, -79.07521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2020)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I40 Ebl over SR1725 Southern RR built?

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

What condition is I40 Ebl over SR1725 Southern RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl over SR1725 Southern RR carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl over SR1725 Southern RR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over SR1725 Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.