US Bridges

US74RMP. over Wetlands

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · .1MI.N JCT.SR2649&23RDST. · Structure no. 000000001290134

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,375
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74RMP. over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74RMP. over Wetlands 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 11,375 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,750 by 2040. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74RMP.
CrossesWetlands
Location.1MI.N JCT.SR2649&23RDST.
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.2593, -77.92136
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,375 (2019)
Projected traffic22,750 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74RMP. over Wetlands built?

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

What condition is US74RMP. over Wetlands 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 US74RMP. over Wetlands carry?

About 11,375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74RMP. over Wetlands?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US74RMP. over Wetlands?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.