US Bridges

NC210 over Intracoastal Wtrwy

Fair

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N JCT SR1568 · Structure no. 000000001330028

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,532 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Intracoastal Wtrwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC210 over Intracoastal Wtrwy in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 2,532 ft (771.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNC210
CrossesIntracoastal Wtrwy
Location0.3 MI N JCT SR1568
RouteState Highway 210
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.49989, -77.42928
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length2,532 ft (771.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2021)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC210 over Intracoastal Wtrwy built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC210 over Intracoastal Wtrwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does NC210 over Intracoastal Wtrwy carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over Intracoastal Wtrwy?

The structure is 2,532 ft (771.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC210 over Intracoastal Wtrwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.