US Bridges

Gonzalez Blvd over Cogdels Creek

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.5KM NE of Mchugh Blvd · Structure no. 2NCC67D

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
875 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Gonzalez Blvd over Cogdels Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gonzalez Blvd over Cogdels Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 875 ft (266.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGonzalez Blvd
CrossesCogdels Creek
Location0.5KM NE of Mchugh Blvd
Coordinates34.65791, -77.3272
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length875 ft (266.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gonzalez Blvd over Cogdels Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gonzalez Blvd over Cogdels Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gonzalez Blvd over Cogdels Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gonzalez Blvd over Cogdels Creek?

The structure is 875 ft (266.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Gonzalez Blvd over Cogdels Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.