US Bridges

US301 over I95

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI E. JCT SR 1765 · Structure no. 000000001550054

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
334 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301 over I95 in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301
CrossesI95
Location0.7 MI E. JCT SR 1765
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.72012, -78.99731
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US301 over I95 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US301 over I95 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US301 over I95?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US301 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.