NC172 over New River
GoodOnslow County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.N. of JCT.SR1558 · Structure no. 000000001330017
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,781 ft
- 31 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC172 over New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC172 over New River in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,781 ft (847.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC172 over New River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC172 over New River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NC172 over New River carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC172 over New River?
The structure is 2,781 ft (847.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NC172 over New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.