US117 NC133 over Ne. Cape Fear River
FairNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1340 · Structure no. 000000001290031
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 482 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US117 NC133 over Ne. Cape Fear River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US117 NC133 over Ne. Cape Fear River in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 US117 NC133 over Ne. Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US117 NC133 over Ne. 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US117 NC133 over Ne. Cape Fear River carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US117 NC133 over Ne. Cape Fear River?
The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US117 NC133 over Ne. Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.