I-42N over Howell Branch
GoodWayne County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI E JCT US117 · Structure no. 000000001910363
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 361 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-42N over Howell Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-42N over Howell Branch in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-42N over Howell Branch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-42N over Howell Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-42N over Howell Branch carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-42N over Howell Branch?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I-42N over Howell Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.