US Bridges

I140W US17S over SR1430

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.87 MI N JCT SR1426 · Structure no. 000000000190254

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140W US17S over SR1430 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140W US17S over SR1430 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 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 US17S
CrossesSR1430
Location1.87 MI N JCT SR1426
RouteInterstate 140
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.27312, -78.01733
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2019)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US17S over SR1430 built?

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

What condition is I140W US17S over SR1430 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does I140W US17S over SR1430 carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140W US17S over SR1430?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I140W US17S over SR1430?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.