I-I40W US17S over Cape Fear River
GoodNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 1.25 Mi. E.Jct Cedar Hill · Structure no. 000000001290190
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 7,172 ft
- 58 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-I40W US17S over Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-I40W US17S over Cape Fear River in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 7,172 ft (2,186 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-I40W US17S over Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-I40W US17S over Cape Fear River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-I40W US17S over Cape Fear River carry?
About 7,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-I40W US17S over Cape Fear River?
The structure is 7,172 ft (2,186 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-I40W US17S over Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.