US Bridges

I95N over Lumber River

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1536 · Structure no. 000000001550146

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
384 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95N over Lumber River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95N over Lumber River in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI95N
CrossesLumber River
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1536
RouteInterstate 95
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.63219, -79.02962
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2020)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I95N over Lumber River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95N over Lumber 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I95N over Lumber River carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I95N over Lumber River?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I95N over Lumber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.