US Bridges

NC50 NC210 over Intracoastal Waterway

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1534 · Structure no. 000000001410016

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,773 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC50 NC210 over Intracoastal Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC50 NC210 over Intracoastal Waterway in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 3,773 ft (1,150 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesNC50 NC210
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1534
RouteState Highway 50
CountyPender County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.4312, -77.54953
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,773 ft (1,150 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2022)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 NC50 NC210 over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC50 NC210 over Intracoastal Waterway 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC50 NC210 over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC50 NC210 over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 3,773 ft (1,150 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NC50 NC210 over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.