US Bridges

US64 over Pond Island

Fair

Dare County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi.E. of NC345 · Structure no. 000000000550014

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
453 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Pond Island is a concrete continuous slab carrying US64 over Pond Island in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesPond Island
Location2.7 Mi.E. of NC345
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyDare County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.8987, -75.61515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length453 ft (138 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2021)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Pond Island built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Pond Island in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over Pond Island carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Pond Island?

The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Pond Island?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.