River Road over North Lake
GoodNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 1.25 MI.S.JCT.SR1209 · Structure no. 000000001290207
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over North Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over North Lake in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over North Lake built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over North Lake 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 River Road over North Lake carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over North Lake?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over North Lake?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.