US Bridges

SR2866 over Parking Area

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N. JCT US74 NC133 · Structure no. 000000001290035

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2866 over Parking Area is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2866 over Parking Area in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2866
CrossesParking Area
Location0.5 MI N. JCT US74 NC133
RouteState Highway 2866
Coordinates34.24289, -77.94693
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2021)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2866 over Parking Area built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2866 over Parking Area in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR2866 over Parking Area carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2866 over Parking Area?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR2866 over Parking Area?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.