US Bridges

I-95N over Black River

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI N JCT NC82 · Structure no. 000000000510157

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95N over Black River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-95N over Black River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95N
CrossesBlack River
Location1.6 MI N JCT NC82
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.22025, -78.6491
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2018)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95N over Black River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95N over Black River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-95N over Black River carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-95N over Black River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-95N over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.