Us421 Ferry over Cape Fear River

Good Condition62 years old2,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNew Hanover
Location0.2 Mi. W. End. Us421
CarriesUs421 Ferry
CrossesCape Fear River
Coordinates33.96156, -77.93995

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length138.8 ft (42.3 m)
Max Span19.7 ft (6 m)
Deck Width18.0 ft (5.5 m)
Deck Area232.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1964

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001290050

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