US Bridges

I295S over Rock Merritt Ave.

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Cumberland County, North Carolina · 3.3MI. N. Jct. SR1400 · Structure no. 000000000510426

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I295S over Rock Merritt Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I295S over Rock Merritt Ave. 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI295S
CrossesRock Merritt Ave.
Location3.3MI. N. Jct. SR1400
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.10731, -79.00394
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2019)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I295S over Rock Merritt Ave. built?

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

What condition is I295S over Rock Merritt Ave. 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 2024.

How much traffic does I295S over Rock Merritt Ave. carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I295S over Rock Merritt Ave.?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I295S over Rock Merritt Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.