US1/15/501 NC87BUS over US421 NC87 Bus
GoodLee County, North Carolina · 1.94 Mi. N. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001050026
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US1/15/501 NC87BUS over US421 NC87 Bus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1/15/501 NC87BUS over US421 NC87 Bus in Lee 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US1/15/501 NC87BUS over US421 NC87 Bus built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US1/15/501 NC87BUS over US421 NC87 Bus in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US1/15/501 NC87BUS over US421 NC87 Bus carry?
About 27,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US1/15/501 NC87BUS over US421 NC87 Bus?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns US1/15/501 NC87BUS over US421 NC87 Bus?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.