US421 NC87S.BYP over A & W Railroad
FairLee County, North Carolina · 1.65 MI S. JCT SR1400 · Structure no. 000000001050157
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 NC87S.BYP over A & W Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 NC87S.BYP over A & W Railroad in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US421 NC87S.BYP over A & W Railroad built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 NC87S.BYP over A & W Railroad 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US421 NC87S.BYP over A & W Railroad carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421 NC87S.BYP over A & W Railroad?
The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US421 NC87S.BYP over A & W Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.