US74 US76 over Intracoastal W/W
FairNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1417 · Structure no. 000000001290012
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 731 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 US76 over Intracoastal W/W is a steel movable - bascule carrying US74 US76 over Intracoastal W/W in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 731 ft (222.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 US76 over Intracoastal W/W built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 US76 over Intracoastal W/W 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 US74 US76 over Intracoastal W/W carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 US76 over Intracoastal W/W?
The structure is 731 ft (222.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US74 US76 over Intracoastal W/W?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.