Us17 Us76 Us421 over Cape Fear River

Fair Condition57 years old69,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNew Hanover
Location0.35 Mi.e. Jct. Us133
CarriesUs17 Us76 Us421
CrossesCape Fear River
Coordinates34.22856, -77.95494

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Lift
Total Length3032.8 ft (924.4 m)
Max Span407.8 ft (124.3 m)
Deck Width61.4 ft (18.7 m)
Deck Area17286.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1969

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic69,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge12

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001290013

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