US17 US421 over S.c.l.railroad
New Hanover County, North Carolina · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US17 US421 over S.c.l.railroad in New Hanover County, North Carolina, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 36 of the 125 inventoried bridges in New Hanover County rated fair (28.8%); 3 (2.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 209 ft |
| Location | 0.5 Mi N. of Jct Nc 133 |
| NBI structure number | 000000001290018 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in New Hanover County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US17 US76 US421 over Cape Fear River | 1969 | 69,000 | Fair |
| I40 US117 NC132 over Smith Creek | 1985 | 59,000 | Fair |
| US74E NC133 over Mcrae St Csxrr Smith CR. | 2005 | 38,000 | Good |
| US74 Wbl over SR1302 & Smith Creek | 2005 | 37,500 | Good |
| US74E over SR1302 Smith Creek | 2005 | 37,500 | Good |
| US74 US76 over Bradley Creek | 1989 | 36,500 | Fair |
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