US Bridges

I 95 Sbl over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US264 · Structure no. 000000001950102

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 Sbl over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 Sbl over Norfolk Southern 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 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 Sbl
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US264
RouteInterstate 95
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74769, -78.0052
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2020)
Projected traffic69,000 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 I 95 Sbl over Norfolk Southern built?

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

What condition is I 95 Sbl over Norfolk Southern 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 I 95 Sbl over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 95 Sbl over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 Sbl over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.