I40w over Northeast Cape Fear Rive

Fair Condition42 years old34,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNew Hanover
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. Sr1002
CarriesI40w
CrossesNortheast Cape Fear Rive
Coordinates34.36414, -77.88819

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1147.0 ft (349.6 m)
Max Span129.9 ft (39.6 m)
Deck Width38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Area4125.3 sq m
Main Spans13
Year Built1984 (reconstructed 2024)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic34,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001290048

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