I40 Wbl over I95
Johnston County, North Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I40 Wbl over I95 in Johnston County, North Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 23,250 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 147 of the 322 inventoried bridges in Johnston County rated good (45.7%); 12 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 208 ft |
| Location | 2.4 MI.E.JCT.I40 & SR1356 |
| NBI structure number | 000000001010489 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Johnston County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I95 over Hannah Creek | 1970 | 65,000 | Fair |
| I95 over Mingo Swamp | 1970 | 59,000 | Fair |
| I40 over Pole Branch | 1988 | 48,000 | Fair |
| I95N over Neuse River | 1957 | 42,000 | Fair |
| I95 Sbl over Neuse River | 1955 | 42,000 | Fair |
| I40 over Pole Branch | 1987 | 41,500 | Good |
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