NC11&53 over Black River Overflow
FairPender County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI S. of JCT SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001410008
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC11&53 over Black River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11&53 over Black River Overflow in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC11&53 over Black River Overflow built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC11&53 over Black River Overflow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NC11&53 over Black River Overflow carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC11&53 over Black River Overflow?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC11&53 over Black River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.