US17 US76 US421 over Cape Fear River
FairNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi.E. Jct. US133 · Structure no. 000000001290013
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 3,033 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 69,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 US76 US421 over Cape Fear River is a steel movable - lift carrying US17 US76 US421 over Cape Fear River in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,000 by 2040. The structure is 3,033 ft (924.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 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 US17 US76 US421 over Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 US76 US421 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US17 US76 US421 over Cape Fear River carry?
About 69,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US17 US76 US421 over Cape Fear River?
The structure is 3,033 ft (924.4 m) long with a longest span of 408 ft (124.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US17 US76 US421 over Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.