Project: The Neuse River Bridge,
Summary
The Neuse River Bridge, an old four-lane swing bridge in North Carolina's Inner Banks Region, was replaced with a new four-lane fixed-span bridge structure in a new location, relieving congestion and providing more space for tourists in historic downtown New Bern.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Bridge
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
55,000
Length (mi)
1.60
Economic Distress
0.96
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
136
Population Growth Rate (%)
0.7%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
1.5%
Market Size
41,067
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
2.0000
Topography
1
Geography
Region
Southeast
State
NC
County
Craven
City
New Bern
Urban/Class Level
Rural
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
None
Timing
Initial Study Date
N/A
Post Construction Study Date
2004
Construction Start Date
1995
Construction End Date
1999
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
N/A
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$120,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$263,655,400
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
NEUSE RIVER BRIDGE,NC
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