US74 NC133RAMP over NE Cape Fear R. & Ramp
FairNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000001290011
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 2,275 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 NC133RAMP over NE Cape Fear R. & Ramp is a steel movable - bascule carrying US74 NC133RAMP over NE Cape Fear R. & Ramp in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,275 ft (693.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 NC133RAMP over NE Cape Fear R. & Ramp built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 NC133RAMP over NE Cape Fear R. & Ramp 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 2024.
How much traffic does US74 NC133RAMP over NE Cape Fear R. & Ramp carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 NC133RAMP over NE Cape Fear R. & Ramp?
The structure is 2,275 ft (693.4 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US74 NC133RAMP over NE Cape Fear R. & Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.