US Bridges

US70 over Gallants Channel

Fair

Carteret County, North Carolina · 7 MI.E.JCT.NC24 · Structure no. 000000000310029

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,395 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 over Gallants Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 over Gallants Channel in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 3,395 ft (1,034.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70
CrossesGallants Channel
Location7 MI.E.JCT.NC24
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.72524, -76.67004
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans29
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,395 ft (1,034.8 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 over Gallants Channel built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 over Gallants Channel 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US70 over Gallants Channel carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 over Gallants Channel?

The structure is 3,395 ft (1,034.8 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US70 over Gallants Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.