US Bridges

US421 NC87N over US421S&US421N Bus

Fair

Lee County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001050135

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 NC87N over US421S&US421N Bus is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US421 NC87N over US421S&US421N Bus in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS421 NC87N
CrossesUS421S&US421N Bus
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC42
RouteU.S. Route 421
CountyLee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44701, -79.11912
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US421 NC87N over US421S&US421N Bus built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 NC87N over US421S&US421N Bus 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 US421 NC87N over US421S&US421N Bus carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US421 NC87N over US421S&US421N Bus?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US421 NC87N over US421S&US421N Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.