US Bridges

US117 Conn NC403N over I40

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT SR1734 · Structure no. 000000001630391

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US117 Conn NC403N over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US117 Conn NC403N over I40 in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS117 Conn NC403N
CrossesI40
Location0.2 MI N JCT SR1734
RouteU.S. Route 117
Coordinates35.11633, -78.18703
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US117 Conn NC403N over I40 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US117 Conn NC403N 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US117 Conn NC403N over I40 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US117 Conn NC403N over I40?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US117 Conn NC403N over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.