US Bridges

US74E over CSX R/R

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.1M E. Jct. NC133 · Structure no. 000000001290129

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E over CSX R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E 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 22,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74E
CrossesCSX R/R
Location0.1M E. Jct. NC133
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.26052, -77.92818
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,750 (2019)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74E over CSX R/R built?

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

What condition is US74E 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 US74E over CSX R/R carry?

About 22,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74E 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 40 ft wide.

Who owns US74E over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.