US Bridges

US117 NC132 over I140 US17

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.1M S. Jct. SR1318 · Structure no. 000000001290124

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US117 NC132 over I140 US17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US117 NC132 over I140 US17 in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS117 NC132
CrossesI140 US17
Location0.1M S. Jct. SR1318
RouteU.S. Route 117
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.31799, -77.88178
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US117 NC132 over I140 US17 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US117 NC132 over I140 US17 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 US117 NC132 over I140 US17 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US117 NC132 over I140 US17?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US117 NC132 over I140 US17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.