US Bridges

SR1509 over I40

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.E. of JCT.NC53 · Structure no. 000000001410217

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1509 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1509 over I40 in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1509
CrossesI40
Location0.7 Mi.E. of JCT.NC53
RouteState Highway 1509
Coordinates34.56547, -77.89764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating81.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 SR1509 over I40 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1509 over I40 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1509 over I40 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1509 over I40?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1509 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.