US Bridges

I95 over US301

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.22 MI N JCT SR2159 · Structure no. 000000001010122

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 over US301 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95 over US301 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 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 19,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI95
CrossesUS301
Location0.22 MI N JCT SR2159
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.5926, -78.13346
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,250 (2019)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I95 over US301 built?

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

What condition is I95 over US301 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I95 over US301 carry?

About 19,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95 over US301?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I95 over US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.