US Bridges

I95S over CSX RR

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.S. of JCT.US301 · Structure no. 000000001010119

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95S over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95S over CSX RR in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 19,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,500 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI95S
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.3 Mi.S. of JCT.US301
RouteInterstate 95
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58911, -78.13546
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,750 (2022)
Projected traffic39,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I95S over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I95S over CSX RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I95S over CSX RR carry?

About 19,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95S over CSX RR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I95S over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.