US Bridges

NC46 over I95

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI W. of JCT SR 1235 · Structure no. 000000001310041

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC46 over I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC46 over I95 in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC46
CrossesI95
Location0.3 MI W. of JCT SR 1235
RouteState Highway 46
CountyNorthampton County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.46851, -77.61125
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2019)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC46 over I95 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC46 over I95 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC46 over I95 carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC46 over I95?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC46 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.