US Bridges

US117 NC132 over I40

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.78 Mi. S. Jct. SR1322 · Structure no. 000000001290057

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US117 NC132 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US117 NC132 over I40 in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS117 NC132
CrossesI40
Location0.78 Mi. S. Jct. SR1322
RouteU.S. Route 117
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.28299, -77.8679
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US117 NC132 over I40 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US117 NC132 over I40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US117 NC132 over I40 carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US117 NC132 over I40?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US117 NC132 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.