US Bridges

US74 Wbl over CSX R/R

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.1M. E. JCT NC133 · Structure no. 000000001290128

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over CSX R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over CSX R/R 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesCSX R/R
Location0.1M. E. JCT NC133
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.26065, -77.9281
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2017)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US74 Wbl over CSX R/R built?

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

What condition is US74 Wbl over CSX R/R 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 US74 Wbl over CSX R/R carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over CSX R/R?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.