US Bridges

SR2243 over I95

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.W. of JCT.SR2242 · Structure no. 000000000510007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2243 over I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2243 over I95 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesSR2243
CrossesI95
Location0.1MI.W. of JCT.SR2242
RouteState Highway 2243
Coordinates34.92131, -78.94629
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2243 over I95 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2243 over I95 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2243 over I95 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2243 over I95?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR2243 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.