US Bridges

I140E over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.2MI.W.JCT.US74/76 · Structure no. 000000000190242

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140E over Wildlife Crossing is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140E over Wildlife Crossing in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI140E
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location1.2MI.W.JCT.US74/76
RouteInterstate 140
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.24091, -78.07569
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2020)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I140E over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I140E over Wildlife Crossing 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I140E over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140E over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I140E over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.