US Bridges

NC295 Wbl over I95

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. US 301 · Structure no. 000000000510013

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC295 Wbl over I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC295 Wbl over I95 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC295 Wbl
CrossesI95
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. US 301
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.12324, -78.75434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2019)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 NC295 Wbl over I95 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC295 Wbl over I95 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC295 Wbl over I95 carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC295 Wbl over I95?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NC295 Wbl over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.