US76 over Banks Channel
PoorPosted for loadNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.E. of JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000001290021
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 870 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US76 over Banks Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US76 over Banks Channel in New Hanover 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 870 ft (265.1 m) long and 58 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 US76 over Banks Channel built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US76 over Banks Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does US76 over Banks Channel carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US76 over Banks Channel?
The structure is 870 ft (265.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US76 over Banks Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.