US Bridges

I40W US17 NC132 over SR2048

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 3.0 Mi. E. of Jct. I-140 · Structure no. 000000001290059

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40W US17 NC132 over SR2048 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40W US17 NC132 over SR2048 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40W US17 NC132
CrossesSR2048
Location3.0 Mi. E. of Jct. I-140
RouteInterstate 40
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.27744, -77.86797
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40W US17 NC132 over SR2048 built?

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

What condition is I40W US17 NC132 over SR2048 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I40W US17 NC132 over SR2048 carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I40W US17 NC132 over SR2048?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I40W US17 NC132 over SR2048?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.