US Bridges

I-295S.LOOP over Tank Trail

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1MI. N. JCT.I-295S.COLL · Structure no. 000000000510375

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295S.LOOP over Tank Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295S.LOOP over Tank Trail in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-295S.LOOP
CrossesTank Trail
Location0.1MI. N. JCT.I-295S.COLL
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates35.1123, -78.97734
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295S.LOOP over Tank Trail built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295S.LOOP over Tank Trail 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-295S.LOOP over Tank Trail carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-295S.LOOP over Tank Trail?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-295S.LOOP over Tank Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.