US Bridges

I95 Nbl over Bloomery Swamp

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.N.JCT.US264 · Structure no. 000000001950107

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 Nbl over Bloomery Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95 Nbl over Bloomery Swamp 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 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI95 Nbl
CrossesBloomery Swamp
Location0.5MI.N.JCT.US264
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.76956, -78.00378
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,250 (2020)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I95 Nbl over Bloomery Swamp built?

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

What condition is I95 Nbl over Bloomery Swamp 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 I95 Nbl over Bloomery Swamp carry?

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

How long is I95 Nbl over Bloomery Swamp?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I95 Nbl over Bloomery Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.