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Wake County, NC · Structure #000000001830554

I40 WBL

I40 WBL in 0.4 MI.E.Sr1655, Wake County, North Carolina received a condition grade of A (85/100). Built in 1981, the bridge carries 133K vehicles daily on I40 WBL over Sr1728.

A
85/100
85
Condition Score
133K
Daily Traffic
1981
Year Built
80.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
8/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
8/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I40 WBL
Crosses Over
Sr1728
State
North Carolina
County
Wake County
Location
0.4 MI.E.Sr1655
Year Built
1981
Reconstructed
2011
Age
45 years
Daily Traffic
133,000
Lanes
3
Length
80.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001830554

About This Bridge

I40 WBL is a 45-year-old bridge located 0.4 MI.E.Sr1655 in Wake County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I40 WBL over Sr1728 with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 133K vehicles per day. Built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2011, the structure spans 80.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (85/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.4 MI.E.Sr1655, Wake County, North Carolina

35.815475, -78.738164

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Frequently Asked Questions

I40 WBL has a Condition Score of 85/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I40 WBL was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2011, making it 45 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I40 WBL carries approximately 133K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 80.7 meters long and located on I40 WBL in 0.4 MI.E.Sr1655, Wake County, North Carolina.

No, I40 WBL is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I40 WBL is located 0.4 MI.E.Sr1655 in Wake County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I40 WBL over Sr1728. Its coordinates are 35.815475, -78.738164. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I40 WBL carries I40 WBL over Sr1728. The bridge is 80.7 meters long and was built in 1981, with reconstruction in 2011.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.