E.Dogwood Trail over Great Blue Heron Canal
FairDare County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.S.Dogwood TR · Structure no. 000000000550018
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E.Dogwood Trail over Great Blue Heron Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E.Dogwood Trail over Great Blue Heron Canal in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E.Dogwood Trail over Great Blue Heron Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is E.Dogwood Trail over Great Blue Heron Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does E.Dogwood Trail over Great Blue Heron Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is E.Dogwood Trail over Great Blue Heron Canal?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns E.Dogwood Trail over Great Blue Heron Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.