US Bridges

NC87N over US401BUS

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · JCT US401BUS & Robeson ST · Structure no. 000000000510292

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87N over US401BUS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87N over US401BUS in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC87N
CrossesUS401BUS
LocationJCT US401BUS & Robeson ST
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates35.04486, -78.89281
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
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

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 NC87N over US401BUS built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC87N over US401BUS 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 2021.

How much traffic does NC87N over US401BUS carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC87N over US401BUS?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NC87N over US401BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.