US Bridges

I95 Nbl over Roanoke River

Good

Halifax County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi.N.Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000830139

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
569 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 Nbl over Roanoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95 Nbl over Roanoke River in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI95 Nbl
CrossesRoanoke River
Location1.1 Mi.N.Jct. US158
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates36.44511, -77.62497
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length569 ft (173.4 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I95 Nbl over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95 Nbl over Roanoke River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I95 Nbl over Roanoke River carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I95 Nbl over Roanoke River?

The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I95 Nbl over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.