US Bridges

I140W US17N over CSX & S.C. Line RR

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1426 · Structure no. 000000000190249

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
515 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140W US17N over CSX & S.C. Line RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140W US17N over CSX & S.C. Line RR in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 515 ft (156.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI140W US17N
CrossesCSX & S.C. Line RR
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1426
RouteInterstate 140
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.27961, -78.06022
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length515 ft (156.9 m)
Longest span269 ft (81.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US17N over CSX & S.C. Line RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I140W US17N over CSX & S.C. Line RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I140W US17N over CSX & S.C. Line RR carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140W US17N over CSX & S.C. Line RR?

The structure is 515 ft (156.9 m) long with a longest span of 269 ft (81.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I140W US17N over CSX & S.C. Line RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.