NC217 over Cape Fear River
FairHarnett County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI E JCT SR1779 · Structure no. 000000000850052
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 680 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC217 over Cape Fear River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC217 over Cape Fear River in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 680 ft (207.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NC217 over Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC217 over Cape Fear River 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 2025.
How much traffic does NC217 over Cape Fear River carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC217 over Cape Fear River?
The structure is 680 ft (207.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC217 over Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.