US70 over North River
GoodCarteret County, North Carolina · 5.5 MI.E.JCT.NC101 · Structure no. 000000000310033
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,351 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over North River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 over North River 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 1,351 ft (411.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over North River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 over North River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US70 over North River carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US70 over North River?
The structure is 1,351 ft (411.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over North River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.