US Bridges

NC87N.BYP. over US701

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Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. North of SR1700 · Structure no. 000000000170222

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87N.BYP. over US701 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87N.BYP. over US701 in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNC87N.BYP.
CrossesUS701
Location0.6 Mi. North of SR1700
RouteState Highway 87
CountyBladen County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.60372, -78.61617
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC87N.BYP. over US701 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC87N.BYP. over US701 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does NC87N.BYP. over US701 carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC87N.BYP. over US701?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns NC87N.BYP. over US701?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.