US Bridges

I-295 Ramp over US301

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S. of JCT.I95 · Structure no. 000000000510341

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Ramp over US301 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Ramp over US301 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-295 Ramp
CrossesUS301
Location0.1 Mi.S. of JCT.I95
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.12485, -78.76061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-295 Ramp over US301 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 Ramp over US301 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does I-295 Ramp over US301 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Ramp over US301?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Ramp over US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.