US Bridges

NC87S over I95BUS US301

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.36 Mi. N. Jct. SR2205 · Structure no. 000000000510297

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87S over I95BUS US301 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87S over I95BUS US301 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC87S
CrossesI95BUS US301
Location0.36 Mi. N. Jct. SR2205
RouteState Highway 87
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.03267, -78.87711
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC87S over I95BUS US301 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC87S over I95BUS US301 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC87S over I95BUS US301 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC87S over I95BUS US301?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns NC87S over I95BUS US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.