I-295N over Cape Fear River
FairCumberland County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1714 · Structure no. 000000000510301
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 682 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-295N over Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295N over Cape Fear River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 682 ft (207.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-295N over Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-295N over Cape Fear River 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 I-295N over Cape Fear River carry?
About 10,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-295N over Cape Fear River?
The structure is 682 ft (207.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns I-295N over Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.