US Bridges

I40E US17N over NC133

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 4.0 Mi. N. JCT US421 · Structure no. 000000001290119

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E US17N over NC133 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E US17N over NC133 in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40E US17N
CrossesNC133
Location4.0 Mi. N. JCT US421
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.3171, -77.92238
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2018)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40E US17N over NC133 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40E US17N over NC133 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 I40E US17N over NC133 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E US17N over NC133?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I40E US17N over NC133?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.