FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US74W,NC133 RAMP

Carrying US74W,NC133 RAMP over WET LANDS

JCT.US74 & MCRAE ST., New Hanover, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
64 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US74W,NC133 RAMP

The US74W,NC133 RAMP bridge in New Hanover, North Carolina carries US74W,NC133 RAMP over WET LANDS. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 11 sections, stretching 268.5 meters (881 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,125 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US74W,NC133 RAMP compares

▲ 19.3
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of North Carolina bridges
123
Bridges in New Hanover · 4 in Poor condition
US74W,NC133 RAMP 63.5 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
63.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
11
Structure Length
268.5 m (881 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,125 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001290114

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US74W,NC133 RAMP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US74W,NC133 RAMP against other structures in New Hanover and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US74W,NC133 RAMP?

US74W,NC133 RAMP in New Hanover, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US74W,NC133 RAMP inspected?

US74W,NC133 RAMP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,125 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US74W,NC133 RAMP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US74W,NC133 RAMP?

US74W,NC133 RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US74W,NC133 RAMP?

US74W,NC133 RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US74W,NC133 RAMP and does age affect safety?

US74W,NC133 RAMP was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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