US Bridges

I95S over Big Marsh Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.S. OFJCT.NC20 · Structure no. 000000001550158

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95S over Big Marsh Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95S over Big Marsh Swamp 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,000 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI95S
CrossesBig Marsh Swamp
Location0.6 Mi.S. OFJCT.NC20
RouteInterstate 95
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.80312, -78.98982
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2020)
Projected traffic88,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 I95S over Big Marsh Swamp built?

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

What condition is I95S over Big Marsh Swamp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I95S over Big Marsh Swamp carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95S over Big Marsh Swamp?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I95S over Big Marsh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.