US Bridges

US70 Wbl over Newport River

Fair

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1140 · Structure no. 000000000310008

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Wbl over Newport River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Wbl over Newport River in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 Wbl
CrossesNewport River
Location0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1140
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.78087, -76.873
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 Wbl over Newport River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 Wbl over Newport River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US70 Wbl over Newport River carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 Wbl over Newport River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Wbl over Newport River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.