US Bridges

I40E over SR1009

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 2.5 Mi. E. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001350271

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E over SR1009 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E over SR1009 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 32,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,500 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40E
CrossesSR1009
Location2.5 Mi. E. Jct. I85
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.03682, -79.09741
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,750 (2022)
Projected traffic65,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 I40E over SR1009 built?

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

What condition is I40E over SR1009 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I40E over SR1009 carry?

About 32,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40E over SR1009?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I40E over SR1009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.