US Bridges

I74E US74E over CSX Railroad

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC710 · Structure no. 000000001550481

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I74E US74E over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74E US74E over CSX Railroad in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI74E US74E
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC710
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates34.63276, -79.22811
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I74E US74E over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I74E US74E over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does I74E US74E over CSX Railroad carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I74E US74E over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I74E US74E over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.