US264 over Pains Bay Canal
GoodDare County, North Carolina · 9.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1100 · Structure no. 000000000550010
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US264 over Pains Bay Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264 over Pains Bay Canal in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US264 over Pains Bay Canal built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US264 over Pains Bay Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US264 over Pains Bay Canal carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US264 over Pains Bay Canal?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US264 over Pains Bay Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.