US Bridges

NC222 over I95

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI W JCT US301 · Structure no. 000000001010121

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC222 over I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC222 over I95 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNC222
CrossesI95
Location1.0 MI W JCT US301
RouteState Highway 222
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.6044, -78.12921
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length387 ft (117.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NC222 over I95 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC222 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NC222 over I95 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC222 over I95?

The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC222 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.