I-40 over Pigeon River

Poor Condition60 years old27,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHaywood
Location0.4 Mi.e.jct.sr1338
CarriesI-40
CrossesPigeon River
Coordinates35.66379, -82.99031

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length379.9 ft (115.8 m)
Max Span74.8 ft (22.8 m)
Deck Width63.3 ft (19.3 m)
Deck Area2234.9 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1966 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic27,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000870142

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