US Bridges

NC87 Nbl over SR2311

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.44 Mi.N.Jct. I-95 Bus · Structure no. 000000000510299

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87 Nbl over SR2311 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87 Nbl over SR2311 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 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC87 Nbl
CrossesSR2311
Location0.44 Mi.N.Jct. I-95 Bus
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates35.03762, -78.88352
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2018)
Projected traffic25,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC87 Nbl over SR2311 built?

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

What condition is NC87 Nbl over SR2311 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does NC87 Nbl over SR2311 carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC87 Nbl over SR2311?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns NC87 Nbl over SR2311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.