US Bridges

US401BUS over Hillsborough Street

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR2311 · Structure no. 000000000510112

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401BUS over Hillsborough Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401BUS over Hillsborough Street in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS401BUS
CrossesHillsborough Street
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR2311
RouteU.S. Route 401
Coordinates35.06908, -78.88383
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2018)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US401BUS over Hillsborough Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US401BUS over Hillsborough Street 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US401BUS over Hillsborough Street carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US401BUS over Hillsborough Street?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US401BUS over Hillsborough Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.