US Bridges

NC50 NC242 over I95

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W JCT NC50 NC242 · Structure no. 000000001010051

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC50 NC242 over I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC50 NC242 over I95 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesNC50 NC242
CrossesI95
Location0.1 MI W JCT NC50 NC242
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.37675, -78.54012
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC50 NC242 over I95 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC50 NC242 over I95 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC50 NC242 over I95 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC50 NC242 over I95?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns NC50 NC242 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.