US Bridges

I-140E US17N over Progress Energy Spur Lin

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi.S. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000001290191

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-140E US17N over Progress Energy Spur Lin is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-140E US17N over Progress Energy Spur Lin 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-140E US17N
CrossesProgress Energy Spur Lin
Location1.0 Mi.S. Jct. US421
RouteInterstate 140
Coordinates34.27828, -77.97981
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2020)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 NetworkInterstate 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 I-140E US17N over Progress Energy Spur Lin built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-140E US17N over Progress Energy Spur Lin 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 I-140E US17N over Progress Energy Spur Lin carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-140E US17N over Progress Energy Spur Lin?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-140E US17N over Progress Energy Spur Lin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.