US Bridges

I140 W US17 Byps over SR1318

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 3.5 Mi. S.Jct. NC132 · Structure no. 000000001290122

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140 W US17 Byps over SR1318 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140 W US17 Byps over SR1318 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI140 W US17 Byps
CrossesSR1318
Location3.5 Mi. S.Jct. NC132
RouteInterstate 140
Coordinates34.31019, -77.89985
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2018)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I140 W US17 Byps over SR1318 built?

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

What condition is I140 W US17 Byps over SR1318 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 I140 W US17 Byps over SR1318 carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140 W US17 Byps over SR1318?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I140 W US17 Byps over SR1318?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.