US Bridges

NC133 Ramp a over Wet Lands

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · Jct. US117 & Smith Crk · Structure no. 000000001290109

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
612 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC133 Ramp a over Wet Lands is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC133 Ramp a over Wet Lands in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC133 Ramp a
CrossesWet Lands
LocationJct. US117 & Smith Crk
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates34.25145, -77.94933
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length612 ft (186.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC133 Ramp a over Wet Lands built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC133 Ramp a over Wet Lands 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 NC133 Ramp a over Wet Lands carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC133 Ramp a over Wet Lands?

The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC133 Ramp a over Wet Lands?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.