US Bridges

US117 NC132S over US17B

Fair

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000001290008

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US117 NC132S over US17B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US117 NC132S over US17B in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS117 NC132S
CrossesUS17B
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US74
RouteU.S. Route 117
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.24595, -77.87117
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2018)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US117 NC132S over US17B built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US117 NC132S over US17B 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US117 NC132S over US17B carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US117 NC132S over US17B?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US117 NC132S over US17B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.