I95S over US421 NC55
PoorHarnett County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1793 · Structure no. 000000000850077
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- 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
I95S over US421 NC55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95S 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I95S over US421 NC55 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is I95S over US421 NC55 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does I95S over US421 NC55 carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I95S 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 I95S over US421 NC55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.