US Bridges

I95N over US421 NC55

Fair

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1793 · Structure no. 000000000850073

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95N over US421 NC55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95N over US421 NC55 in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI95N
CrossesUS421 NC55
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1793
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHarnett County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29897, -78.59852
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2020)
Projected traffic51,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I95N over US421 NC55 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95N over US421 NC55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I95N over US421 NC55 carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I95N over US421 NC55?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I95N over US421 NC55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.