US Bridges

I40 Ramp EB over I440E I40W I40E

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.69 MI W JCT.SR2544 · Structure no. 000000001830637

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,002 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ramp EB over I440E I40W I40E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ramp EB over I440E I40W I40E in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI40 Ramp EB
CrossesI440E I40W I40E
Location0.69 MI W JCT.SR2544
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.75231, -78.59522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,002 ft (305.4 m)
Longest span237 ft (72.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Ramp EB over I440E I40W I40E built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ramp EB over I440E I40W I40E 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I40 Ramp EB over I440E I40W I40E carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ramp EB over I440E I40W I40E?

The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long with a longest span of 237 ft (72.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ramp EB over I440E I40W I40E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.