I-140 US17BYP.RAMP over Reedy Meadow Swamp
GoodNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. JCT.US421 · Structure no. 000000001290102
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 969 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-140 US17BYP.RAMP over Reedy Meadow Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-140 US17BYP.RAMP over Reedy Meadow Swamp in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2040. The structure is 969 ft (295.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-140 US17BYP.RAMP over Reedy Meadow Swamp built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-140 US17BYP.RAMP over Reedy Meadow Swamp 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I-140 US17BYP.RAMP over Reedy Meadow Swamp carry?
About 11,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-140 US17BYP.RAMP over Reedy Meadow Swamp?
The structure is 969 ft (295.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns I-140 US17BYP.RAMP over Reedy Meadow Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.