US Bridges

NC210 over I40

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.E.JCT.US117 · Structure no. 000000001410222

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC210 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC210
CrossesI40
Location0.4 MI.E.JCT.US117
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates34.44104, -77.87447
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2021)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 NC210 over I40 built?

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

What condition is NC210 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC210 over I40 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over I40?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns NC210 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.