US Bridges

I140W US17S over SR1394 Pr Engy Spur RR

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000001290194

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

About this bridge

I140W US17S over SR1394 Pr Engy Spur RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140W US17S over SR1394 Pr Engy 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI140W US17S
CrossesSR1394 Pr Engy Spur RR
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US421
RouteInterstate 140
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.28347, -77.97406
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2020)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I140W US17S over SR1394 Pr Engy Spur RR built?

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

What condition is I140W US17S over SR1394 Pr Engy 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 2024.

How much traffic does I140W US17S over SR1394 Pr Engy Spur RR carry?

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

How long is I140W US17S over SR1394 Pr Engy Spur RR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I140W US17S over SR1394 Pr Engy Spur RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.