US70W over Storm Drain
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000000010355
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70W over Storm Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying US70W over Storm Drain in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70W over Storm Drain built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70W over Storm Drain 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US70W over Storm Drain carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70W over Storm Drain?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US70W over Storm Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.