NC53 over I40
FairPender County, North Carolina · @jct NC53&I-40 · Structure no. 000000001410224
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC53 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC53 over I40 in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC53 over I40 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC53 over I40 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NC53 over I40 carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC53 over I40?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns NC53 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.