US Bridges

I295N over US401

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 2.8 MI N JCT SR1600 · Structure no. 000000000510381

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I295N over US401 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I295N over US401 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI295N
CrossesUS401
Location2.8 MI N JCT SR1600
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates35.15452, -78.86976
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span292 ft (89 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2022)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 I295N over US401 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I295N over US401 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I295N over US401 carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I295N over US401?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 292 ft (89 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I295N over US401?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.