I140 over US421 NE Cape Fear River
FairNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 2.5 Mi. S. Jct. NC133 · Structure no. 000000001290103
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 7,402 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I140 over US421 NE Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I140 over US421 NE Cape Fear River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 7,402 ft (2,256.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I140 over US421 NE Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I140 over US421 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I140 over US421 NE Cape Fear River carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I140 over US421 NE Cape Fear River?
The structure is 7,402 ft (2,256.1 m) long with a longest span of 479 ft (146 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns I140 over US421 NE Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.