US Bridges

I40W. over I85

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.77 Mi. W. Jct. SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001350268

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40W. over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40W. over I85 in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,000 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI40W.
CrossesI85
Location0.77 Mi. W. Jct. SR1006
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.05905, -79.1257
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2020)
Projected traffic101,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40W. over I85 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40W. over I85 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 2023.

How much traffic does I40W. over I85 carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40W. over I85?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I40W. over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.