NC133 over Intracoastal Waterway
FairBrunswick County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI N. of JCT SR1104 · Structure no. 000000000190014
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 4,249 ft
- 37 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC133 over Intracoastal Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC133 over Intracoastal Waterway in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 4,249 ft (1,295.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC133 over Intracoastal Waterway built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC133 over Intracoastal Waterway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does NC133 over Intracoastal Waterway carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC133 over Intracoastal Waterway?
The structure is 4,249 ft (1,295.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC133 over Intracoastal Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.