US Bridges

I-40 over SR1009

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Orange County, North Carolina · 2.7 MI E JCT I-85 · Structure no. 000000001350396

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over SR1009 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over SR1009 in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,500 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesSR1009
Location2.7 MI E JCT I-85
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.03683, -79.09731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2020)
Projected traffic56,500 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over SR1009 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over SR1009 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 I-40 over SR1009 carry?

About 28,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over SR1009?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over SR1009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.