US Bridges

Fifth Ave. over Abandoned RR

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · .08 Mi.S.Jct.Brunswick ST · Structure no. 000000001290151

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Ave. over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Ave. over Abandoned RR in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Ave.
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location.08 Mi.S.Jct.Brunswick ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.2433, -77.9443
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fifth Ave. over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Ave. over Abandoned 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fifth Ave. over Abandoned RR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Ave. over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Ave. over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.