US Bridges

US74W over US74(RAMP D)

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. JCT SR1302 · Structure no. 000000001290126

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74W over US74(RAMP D) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74W over US74(RAMP D) 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 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74W
CrossesUS74(RAMP D)
Location0.1 Mi. E. JCT SR1302
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.26096, -77.93054
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,250 (2019)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
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

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 US74W over US74(RAMP D) built?

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

What condition is US74W over US74(RAMP D) 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 US74W over US74(RAMP D) carry?

About 22,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74W over US74(RAMP D)?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US74W over US74(RAMP D)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.