I140 over Us421 NE Cape Fear River

Fair Condition19 years old23,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNew Hanover
Location2.5 Mi. S. Jct. Nc133
CarriesI140
CrossesUs421 NE Cape Fear River
Coordinates34.28933, -77.96839

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignSegmental Box Girder
Total Length7401.9 ft (2256.1 m)
Max Span479.0 ft (146 m)
Deck Width95.5 ft (29.1 m)
Deck Area65652.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2007

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001290103

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