US Bridges

NC24 Wbl over I95

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1835 · Structure no. 000000000510136

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
419 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 Wbl over I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 Wbl over I95 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24 Wbl
CrossesI95
Location0.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1835
RouteState Highway 24
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.04291, -78.80319
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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 NC24 Wbl over I95 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NC24 Wbl over I95 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC24 Wbl over I95?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 Wbl over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.