US Bridges

I95 N over NC87

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.42 MI.S.JCT.SR2337 · Structure no. 000000000510099

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 N over NC87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95 N over NC87 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 22,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2040. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI95 N
CrossesNC87
Location0.42 MI.S.JCT.SR2337
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates34.97677, -78.856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,750 (2020)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I95 N over NC87 built?

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

What condition is I95 N over NC87 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 2023.

How much traffic does I95 N over NC87 carry?

About 22,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I95 N over NC87?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I95 N over NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.