US Bridges

I40 Ebl Coll over US1

Poor

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.E. of SR1313 · Structure no. 000000001830582

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl Coll over US1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl Coll over US1 in Wake 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 Ebl Coll
CrossesUS1
Location0.5 Mi.E. of SR1313
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.76629, -78.73596
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2021)
Projected traffic35,000 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 I40 Ebl Coll over US1 built?

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

What condition is I40 Ebl Coll over US1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl Coll over US1 carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl Coll over US1?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl Coll over US1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.