US Bridges

NC90 over Johns River

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1367 · Structure no. 000000000270010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC90 over Johns River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC90 over Johns River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesNC90
CrossesJohns River
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1367
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.03187, -81.70676
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC90 over Johns River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC90 over Johns River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does NC90 over Johns River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC90 over Johns River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC90 over Johns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.