US Bridges

NC42 over I95

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · .07 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1153 · Structure no. 000000001950041

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC42 over I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over I95 in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC42
CrossesI95
Location.07 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1153
RouteState Highway 42
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70254, -78.04597
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2021)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC42 over I95 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC42 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC42 over I95 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC42 over I95?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns NC42 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.