Nc53 over NE Cape Fear River

Fair Condition78 years old5,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPender
Location0.4 Mi E. Jct Sr1512
CarriesNc53
CrossesNE Cape Fear River
Coordinates34.59864, -77.87526

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length294.0 ft (89.6 m)
Max Span57.7 ft (17.6 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area851.2 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1948

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,700 (2021)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001410034

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