US701 NC41 NC242 over Cape Fear River
GoodBladen County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT NC87BUS · Structure no. 000000000170226
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,218 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US701 NC41 NC242 over Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701 NC41 NC242 over Cape Fear River in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,218 ft (371.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US701 NC41 NC242 over Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US701 NC41 NC242 over Cape Fear 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US701 NC41 NC242 over Cape Fear River carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US701 NC41 NC242 over Cape Fear River?
The structure is 1,218 ft (371.2 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US701 NC41 NC242 over Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.