US421S NC87S Byp. over NC42
GoodLee County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. US421BUS. · Structure no. 000000001050130
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421S NC87S Byp. over NC42 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421S NC87S Byp. over NC42 in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 US421S NC87S Byp. over NC42 built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421S NC87S Byp. over NC42 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 2022.
How much traffic does US421S NC87S Byp. over NC42 carry?
About 14,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US421S NC87S Byp. over NC42?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US421S NC87S Byp. over NC42?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.