NC87N over NC87 Bypass
GoodLee County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. S. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000001050137
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87N over NC87 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC87N over NC87 Bypass in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 NC87N over NC87 Bypass built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC87N over NC87 Bypass 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NC87N over NC87 Bypass carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC87N over NC87 Bypass?
The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns NC87N over NC87 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.