US Bridges

NC87N over CSX R/R-Aberdean-Rock Fi

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT US401 Bus · Structure no. 000000000510317

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87N over CSX R/R-Aberdean-Rock Fi is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87N over CSX R/R-Aberdean-Rock Fi 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2040. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC87N
CrossesCSX R/R-Aberdean-Rock Fi
Location0.2 MI S JCT US401 Bus
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates35.04247, -78.89203
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2022)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX R/R-Aberdean-Rock Fi built?

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

What condition is NC87N over CSX R/R-Aberdean-Rock Fi 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC87N over CSX R/R-Aberdean-Rock Fi carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC87N over CSX R/R-Aberdean-Rock Fi?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns NC87N over CSX R/R-Aberdean-Rock Fi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.