US Bridges

I140W US17S.RAMP over CSX Seaboard Cstl RR

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000001290198

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,875
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140W US17S.RAMP over CSX Seaboard Cstl RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140W US17S.RAMP over CSX Seaboard Cstl 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 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 5,875 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,750 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI140W US17S.RAMP
CrossesCSX Seaboard Cstl RR
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US421
RouteInterstate 140
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.28777, -77.97127
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,875 (2019)
Projected traffic11,750 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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.RAMP over CSX Seaboard Cstl RR built?

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

What condition is I140W US17S.RAMP over CSX Seaboard Cstl 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 I140W US17S.RAMP over CSX Seaboard Cstl RR carry?

About 5,875 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140W US17S.RAMP over CSX Seaboard Cstl RR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I140W US17S.RAMP over CSX Seaboard Cstl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.