US Bridges

I95N over Neuse River

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.8MI.N.JCT.I95 US301&701 · Structure no. 000000001010100

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95N over Neuse River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95N over Neuse River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,000 by 2040. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 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
CrossesNeuse River
Location1.8MI.N.JCT.I95 US301&701
RouteInterstate 95
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47758, -78.36791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2020)
Projected traffic84,000 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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I95N over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95N over Neuse River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I95N over Neuse River carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I95N over Neuse River?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I95N over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.