US Bridges

US74E.RAMP over CSX RR

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New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.5MI. E.. JCT Mcrae St. · Structure no. 000000001290130

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E.RAMP over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E.RAMP over CSX RR 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74E.RAMP
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.5MI. E.. JCT Mcrae St.
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.25886, -77.92936
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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.RAMP over CSX RR built?

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

What condition is US74E.RAMP over CSX RR 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.RAMP over CSX RR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74E.RAMP over CSX RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US74E.RAMP over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.