US Bridges

I-140W US17S over Prog.Energy Spur RR

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000001290192

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-140W US17S over Prog.Energy Spur RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-140W US17S over Prog.Energy Spur RR 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-140W US17S
CrossesProg.Energy Spur RR
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. US421
RouteInterstate 140
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.27849, -77.97991
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2019)
Projected traffic23,500 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-140W US17S over Prog.Energy Spur RR built?

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

What condition is I-140W US17S over Prog.Energy Spur 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-140W US17S over Prog.Energy Spur RR carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-140W US17S over Prog.Energy Spur RR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-140W US17S over Prog.Energy Spur RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.