US Bridges

I 95 Nbl over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.JCT.US264 · Structure no. 000000001950099

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 Nbl over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 Nbl over Norfolk Southern RR in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 17,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI 95 Nbl
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.0 MI.N.JCT.US264
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.74759, -78.00489
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,250 (2020)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I 95 Nbl over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 Nbl over Norfolk Southern RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 Nbl over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 17,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 95 Nbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 Nbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.