US Bridges

NC87N over I95BUS US301

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR2311 · Structure no. 000000000510039

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87N over I95BUS US301 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87N over I95BUS US301 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC87N
CrossesI95BUS US301
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR2311
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates35.03286, -78.87692
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2022)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC87N over I95BUS US301 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC87N over I95BUS US301 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC87N over I95BUS US301 carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC87N over I95BUS US301?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns NC87N over I95BUS US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.