Swain's Cut Bridge, Road bridge over Intracoastal Waterway in Oak Island, North Carolina, United States
The Swain's Cut Bridge spans 980 feet across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway with four traffic lanes and reaches a height of 65 feet at mean high tide.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation constructed the bridge for 36 million dollars and opened it for public use in the fall of 2010.
The bridge bears the name of the Swain family, who owned the surrounding land during the construction of the Intracoastal Waterway in the 1930s.
This concrete structure provides a second connection between Oak Island and the mainland, reducing travel time and improving evacuation routes during hurricanes.
During construction in December 2008, the project experienced a significant setback when a concrete girder dislodged, resulting in a workplace accident.
GPS coordinates: 33.92773,-78.15925
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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