Us17/74/421/nc133 over Cape Fear River

Fair Condition42 years old33,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNew Hanover
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. Us17
CarriesUs17/74/421/nc133
CrossesCape Fear River
Coordinates34.24238, -77.95758

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length2113.8 ft (644.3 m)
Max Span179.8 ft (54.8 m)
Deck Width64.6 ft (19.7 m)
Deck Area12692.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1984

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic33,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001290027

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