NC58 over Intracostal Wtrwy.
PoorCarteret County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI S. of JCT NC24 · Structure no. 000000000310006
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 4,613 ft
- 57 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC58 over Intracostal Wtrwy. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC58 over Intracostal Wtrwy. in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 4,613 ft (1,406 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 NC58 over Intracostal Wtrwy. built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC58 over Intracostal Wtrwy. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does NC58 over Intracostal Wtrwy. carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC58 over Intracostal Wtrwy.?
The structure is 4,613 ft (1,406 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC58 over Intracostal Wtrwy.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.