NC32 NC37 NC94 over Albemarle Sound
PoorWashington County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1315 · Structure no. 000000001870015
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 18,461 ft
- 31 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC32 NC37 NC94 over Albemarle Sound is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying NC32 NC37 NC94 over Albemarle Sound in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 18,461 ft (5,626.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC32 NC37 NC94 over Albemarle Sound built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC32 NC37 NC94 over Albemarle Sound in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does NC32 NC37 NC94 over Albemarle Sound carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC32 NC37 NC94 over Albemarle Sound?
The structure is 18,461 ft (5,626.9 m) long with a longest span of 219 ft (66.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NC32 NC37 NC94 over Albemarle Sound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.