US Bridges

I140W over CSX RR US74/76

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 4.9 Mi. E. Jct. US17 · Structure no. 000000000190248

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140W over CSX RR US74/76 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140W over CSX RR US74/76 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 600 ft (182.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI140W
CrossesCSX RR US74/76
Location4.9 Mi. E. Jct. US17
RouteInterstate 140
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.25809, -78.08009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2018)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I140W over CSX RR US74/76 built?

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

What condition is I140W over CSX RR US74/76 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 2021.

How much traffic does I140W over CSX RR US74/76 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140W over CSX RR US74/76?

The structure is 600 ft (182.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I140W over CSX RR US74/76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.