I95 Sbl over Roanoke River
FairNorthampton County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC46 · Structure no. 000000001310011
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,135 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I95 Sbl over Roanoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95 Sbl over Roanoke River in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,135 ft (345.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I95 Sbl over Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is I95 Sbl over Roanoke River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I95 Sbl over Roanoke River carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I95 Sbl over Roanoke River?
The structure is 1,135 ft (345.9 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I95 Sbl over Roanoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.