US Bridges

I140E US17BYP NB over SR1331

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 1.7MI. S. JCT.NC133 · Structure no. 000000001290104

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140E US17BYP NB over SR1331 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140E US17BYP NB over SR1331 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 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI140E US17BYP NB
CrossesSR1331
Location1.7MI. S. JCT.NC133
RouteInterstate 140
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.30931, -77.95016
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2019)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 I140E US17BYP NB over SR1331 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I140E US17BYP NB over SR1331 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I140E US17BYP NB over SR1331 carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140E US17BYP NB over SR1331?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I140E US17BYP NB over SR1331?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.