US Bridges

I-295S Col over NC24W NC87N

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI W of JCT NC210 · Structure no. 000000000510379

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295S Col over NC24W NC87N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295S Col over NC24W NC87N in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-295S Col
CrossesNC24W NC87N
Location1.4 MI W of JCT NC210
RouteState Highway 295
Coordinates35.11421, -78.96143
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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-295S Col over NC24W NC87N built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295S Col over NC24W NC87N 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-295S Col over NC24W NC87N carry?

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

How long is I-295S Col over NC24W NC87N?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-295S Col over NC24W NC87N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.