NC11&NC53 over Black River
GoodBladen County, North Carolina · 50 MI N JCT SR 1547 · Structure no. 000000000170067
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 452 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC11&NC53 over Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11&NC53 over Black River in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 452 ft (137.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC11&NC53 over Black River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC11&NC53 over Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does NC11&NC53 over Black River carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC11&NC53 over Black River?
The structure is 452 ft (137.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NC11&NC53 over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.