US Bridges

NC87S over Csx-Aberdeen-Rock

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Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT US401 · Structure no. 000000000510318

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

About this bridge

NC87S over Csx-Aberdeen-Rock is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87S over Csx-Aberdeen-Rock 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 328 ft (99.9 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
CrossesCsx-Aberdeen-Rock
Location0.2 MI S JCT US401
RouteState Highway 87
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.04199, -78.89228
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 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 NC87S over Csx-Aberdeen-Rock built?

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

What condition is NC87S over Csx-Aberdeen-Rock 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 NC87S over Csx-Aberdeen-Rock carry?

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

How long is NC87S over Csx-Aberdeen-Rock?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns NC87S over Csx-Aberdeen-Rock?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.